Correctional Registered Nurse RN Advanced Level Quality Patient Centered Services LLC (QPCS) is seeking three experienced Correctional Registered Nurse (RN) professionals to provide essential nursing services at SCI Mahanoy. This opportunity is ideal for an RN who can work independently, respond confidently to changing clinical needs, and provide safe, respectful care in a secure correctional healthcare environment.
Position Details Position:
Correctional Registered Nurse (RN)
Openings:
Three Location:
SCI Mahanoy, 301 Morea Road, Frackville, PA 17932
Department:
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Position Level:
Advanced Available Shifts Second Shift:
2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Possible Overnight Shift:
10:00 p.m.-6:30 a.m. The number of shifts available each week will depend on facility staffing needs and shift availability. Candidates should indicate the shifts and days they are available to work. Compensation Options Tier 2 - Non-Benefits-Eligible W-2: $60 per hour 1099
Independent Contractor:
$70 per hour Important 1099
Notice:
Independent contractors are self-employed and are not eligible for employee benefits, paid time off, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation coverage, or employer-paid payroll taxes. Independent contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and other applicable obligations. Advanced Level Opportunity The successful Correctional RN can perform assigned nursing responsibilities independently and serve as a knowledgeable clinical resource when difficult questions arise regarding patient assessment, treatment, medication administration, care planning, or emergency response. Key Responsibilities Provide professional nursing care, assessments, treatments, and medication administration to inmates and detainees. Serve as a staff nurse, charge nurse, or assessment coordinator as assigned. Monitor patient conditions, respond appropriately to emergencies, and coordinate additional treatment when needed. Maintain accurate EMR electronic medical records and follow nursing, confidentiality, infection-control, safety, and security standards. Core RN Competencies The Registered Nurse should be proficient in: Medication administration, IV therapy, venipuncture, vital signs, and emergency response. Comprehensive physical and mental-status assessments and development of plans of care. Oxygen administration, airway support, suctioning, and respiratory treatments. Catheter, ostomy, enteral-feeding, specimen-collection, and infection-control procedures. Wound assessment, dressing changes, pressure-injury care, drains, and sterile technique. Neurological monitoring, glucose testing, safe patient transfers, and other assigned nursing procedures. Minimum Qualifications Active Pennsylvania or Compact Registered Nurse license Ability to enter and maintain patient health information in an electronic medical records system. Ability to work independently and safely in a secure correctional healthcare environment. Ability to complete required background checks, security procedures, orientation, and facility training. Join the QPCS Correctional Healthcare Team As a Correctional Registered Nurse at SCI Mahanoy, your RN expertise will directly support patient safety, continuity of care, and access to essential healthcare services. Apply today and indicate your availability for the 2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.-6:30 a.m. shifts.
Pay:
$55.00 - $70.00 per hour Application Question(s):
MUST ACKNOWLEDGE
1099
Acknowledgment:
If I am engaged, or elect to be engaged, as a 1099 independent contractor, I understand that I am not an employee of QPCS and am not eligible for employer-sponsored fringe benefits, workers' compensation coverage, or unemployment compensation through QPCS, except as otherwise required by applicable law. I understand that I am responsible for my own taxes, insurance, and business expenses. What is your ideal shift availability?