Registered Nurse - SCI Huntingdon

Posting number: CS-2026-54254-30420

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR HUN Med

Job classification: Registered Nurse

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Corrections, Nursing, Medical/Dental

Summary

Join SCI Huntingdon as a Registered Nurse and take part in meaningful work that supports individuals with complex medical needs. This position allows you to use your skills to help patients with injury, illness, or disability. Each day offers new ways to make a positive difference through important hands-on care. Be part of a team that values dedication, respect, and service.

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Examples of duties

This role focuses on providing nursing care and treatment to patients with physical or mental health needs, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Nursing Care: Carry out nursing plans by checking vital signs, giving medications, and performing treatments
• Health Assessment: Evaluate patient needs and adjust support to ensure proper care
• Medical Support: Assist clinicians with exams, clinics, testing, and screenings
• Emergency Response: Provide first aid, CPR, or AED and refer patients for further medical attention
• Record Keeping: Manage electronic health records, reports, and controlled substance documentation
• Supply Maintenance: Sterilize instruments and maintain adequate stock levels in treatment areas

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Hours and Additional Information: 

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week.
• The Department of Corrections is staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
  • 1st shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  • 3rd shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
• Work hours 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. 
  
• Please Note: 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. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

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.