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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands in Pennsylvania
Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands
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Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands
Salary
$43,314.00 - $55,394.00 Annually
Location
Somerset County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2024-94946
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR LAU Ad
Opening Date
09/30/2024
Closing Date
10/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
30320
Position Number
00014859
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
N1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00114600
Bureau / Division
State Correctional Institute at Laurel Highlands
Worksite Address
5706 Glades Pike
City
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15501
Contact Name
Corleen Schmucker
Contact Phone
717.562.5736
Contact Email
cschmucker@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Start your journey toward making a meaningful impact today! If you are eager to embrace new challenges and engage with a unique and diverse community, this is your chance! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Aide to join our team. In this essential role, you will help implement individualized care plans for inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. If you are passionate about launching a rewarding career in health care, we encourage you to apply today and become a part of something meaningful!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Nurse Aide, your duties will involve monitoring and recording vital signs, height, and weight. You will collect specimens such as urine, feces, and sputum. Demonstrating compassion and respect, you will assist inmates with basic personal hygiene tasks including hair, oral, and nail care, as well as bathing and dressing. In addition, you will prepare and serve food trays, assist with feeding, and document eating habits. You will aid inmates in transferring to bath chairs, toilets, or potty chairs, providing skin care, and monitoring for signs of skin breakdown. Escorting wheelchair-bound inmates to medication lines, dental appointments, and diagnostic tests will also be part of your responsibilities. Daily tasks will include making beds and changing linens as needed. You will also strictly follow infection control procedures and universal health care precautions.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00014859) .
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), each with a 30-minute lunch. You will have a 5-day work week with rotating days off.
Work schedules are to be determined at the time of hire.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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
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 Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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).
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.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at r (ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov) a-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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.
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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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess six or more months of full-time paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry?
Yes
No
04
If yes, please list your certification number and expiration date below. If you do not have a certification, please list N/A in the text box.
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov