Nurse Aide

THE POSITION

Are you ready to build a career that goes beyond a paycheck—one driven by meaningful work and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a uniquely diverse community? The Nurse Aide position with the Department of Corrections offers a meaningful way to support inmate health and daily care needs at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. This role allows you to make a positive impact by helping licensed staff provide safe and consistent care. Each day brings new experiences that strengthen your skills and build your confidence in a structured environment.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports licensed healthcare staff by providing daily care and assistance to inmates at SCI Mahanoy. It requires attention to detail, steady communication, and a strong commitment to safety and proper procedures. As a Nurse Aide, you will perform the following duties:

Vital Monitoring:

Check and record vital signs, document habits, and report changes to licensed professionals

Personal Care:

Assist with hygiene needs, provide bed care, support mobility, and help with meals and fluid intake

Safety Support:

Observe behaviors, assist with escorts, follow infection control procedures, and maintain a clean environment

Record Management:

Enter information in the electronic health record and complete required reports and documentation

Supply Handling:

Sterilize equipment, track inventory, and maintain necessary stock levels

Training Participation:

Attend required training sessions, join team meetings, and maintain necessary job certifications

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week The Department of Corrections is staffed by three work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 8-hour shifts include 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM), 2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM), and 3rd shift (10:00 PM to 6:30 AM), with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedules are to be determined at the time of hire.

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

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 Requirement:

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

Additional Requirements:

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Work Location:

In person