Registered Nurse
- SCI Mahanoy Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $89,882.00
- $111,956.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Frackville 301 Grey Line Drive (Show on map) Aug 25, 2026 Salary $89,882.00
- $111,956.
00 Annually Location Schuylkill County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number
CS-2026-57112-30420
Department Department of Corrections Division CR MAH Med Opening Date 08/25/2026 Closing Date 9/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 30420 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union SEIU
- Healthcare PA Bargaining Unit P4 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00114630 Bureau / Division Department of Corrections
- SCI Mahanoy Worksite Address 301 Grey Line Drive City Frackville, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17931 Contact Name Yen Le Contact Phone 717.
705.5614 Contact Email hole@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a nursing career where your skills make an immediate, meaningful impact every day? As a Registered Nurse with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will play a key role in providing care to inmates with a wide range of medical needs. This position lets you work in a fast-paced clinical setting where teamwork and strong judgment matter. This position offers the perfect balance of meaningful public service, continuous professional growth, and stable clinical practice in an environment that prioritizes safety and structured support. Take the next step in your nursing career and apply today to join our dedicated health care team! Watch this video to see what the PA DOC has to offer you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides nursing care and treatment to individuals with physical or mental health needs at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. The role supports secure, effective patient care across daily and emergency situations. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:
Care Delivery:
Check vital signs, administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with examinations
Health Assessment:
Evaluate patient needs, provide education, and support daily living and hygiene activities
Emergency Response:
Perform assessments, provide first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or automated external defibrillator (AED), and refer patients for further care
Record Management:
Document care, maintain medical records, prepare reports, and track controlled substances
Supply Maintenance:
Sterilize equipment, monitor inventory, and maintain adequate treatment supplies
Skill Development:
Participate in training programs and maintain knowledge of policy and procedure updates Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
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.
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)
Your work schedule is to be determined.
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.
Salary:
Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $89,882.00 (before taxes).
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.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
- 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.
To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on 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. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.