Nurse Aide Sci Laurel Highlands - Somerset County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
Verified Company
Somerset County, PA, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter
Description

THE POSITION:


Meet new challenges and make a significant difference with your nursing expertise at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands Use the skills you have acquired to help the nursing team provide care for the inmates and support a unique and diverse population.

If you are dedicated and conscientious, then this is a great opportunity for you


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


As a certified Nurse Aide, you will support the implementation of individualized care plans for inmates housed at SCI Laurel Highlands.

Your work will be under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Your daily duties will include completing basic nursing skills and nursing procedures to maintain optimum inmate health and provide quality care.

You will collect specimens from inmates and assist them with daily living activities to ensure basic physical care needs are met.

You will also participate in life skills programming by following and documenting a nursing care plan as well as providing care consistent with inmate's needs.

Nurse aides also will have to participate in emergency situations and emergency response drills.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment, 40 hours per week
  • The Department of Corrections is staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The work shifts are 8 hours to be determined by open shifts at the time of hire. You will have rotating days off.
  • 1st shift: 6:00 AM 2:30 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:00 PM 10:30 PM
  • 3rd shift: 10:00 PM 6:30 AM
  • Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs.
-
Salary:_ _In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:


  • Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry;
    or:
  • Six months of paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents.

Special Requirements:


  • This position is assigned to a longterm or specialized care facility and requires active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.

Additional Requirements:


  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:


  • You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:


Veterans:


Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

-Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video


Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.


Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.


Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.


Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

  • Eligibility rules apply.
More jobs from Commonwealth of PA
See all jobs of Commonwealth of PA