Registered PRN Nurse
- SCI Dallas
Dallas, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22601027
Summary
Dallas, PA
In-Person
$50.
52 per Hour
0 Years Experience
Post-secondary academic degree, Associate degree
No Commission
24.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation Shift / Part-Time / Hours May Vary
Description
THE POSITION
As a Registered PRN Nurse with SCI Dallas, you will enter a role where your compassion and skill can brighten each day for those in need. This position allows you to make a positive difference during every shift, while working with a supportive and committed team. You will gain rewarding experiences that help you grow as a healthcare professional. Join SCI Dallas and help create a safer, healthier environment for the inmate population. If you have the required medical experience as indicated below, and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the PA Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on providing essential nursing care to individuals with a wide range of medical needs. The work supports the health and safety of the inmate population while ensuring high quality clinical services. As a Registered PRN Nurse, you will perform the following duties:
Nursing Care:
Deliver vital sign checks, medication administration, treatments, and restorative techniques
Patient Support:
Assist inmates with daily living activities and provide health education and counseling
Emergency Response:
Perform assessments and administer first aid, CPR, or AED during urgent situations
Record Management:
Maintain accurate electronic health records and prepare reports for transfers or releases
Team Communication:
Share shift updates and communicate key information to staff and supervisors
Supply Oversight:
Sterilize instruments and maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies The PRN Nurse works an on-call intermittent basis in a State Correctional Institution. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Per Diem employment.
Work Hours:
up to 48 hours bi-weekly. Every other weekend, One major holiday and one minor holiday per year.
Per Diem employees work all shifts as needed (shifts vary).
1st shift (6:00 AM
- 2:30 PM)
2nd shift (2:00 PM
- 10:30 PM)
3rd shift (10:00 PM
- 6:30 AM)
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Telework:
You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Please Note:
Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly salary of $50.52.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Special Requirements:
This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
If you are within 60 days of graduating from a school of nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing, you are eligible to apply for this job posting. At the time of appointment to a position, you must show proof of possession of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license.
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. How to
Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams
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