Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands

Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel HighlandsPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4641452) ApplyNurse Aide - SCI Laurel HighlandsSalary$43,314.00 - $55,394.00 AnnuallyLocation Somerset County, PAJob TypeNon-Civil Service Permanent Full-timeJob NumberN-2024-92939DepartmentDepartment of CorrectionsDivisionCR LAU AdOpening Date09/04/2024Closing Date9/8/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code30320Position Number00231109UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitN1Pay GroupST03Bureau / Division Code00114600Bureau / DivisionDepartment of Corrections, SCI Laurel HighlandsWorksite Address5706 Glades PikeCitySomerset, PennsylvaniaZip Code15501Contact NameCorleen SchmuckerContact Phone717.562.5736Contact Emailcschmucker@pa.gov

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THE POSITIONEmbrace fresh opportunities and create a meaningful impact within a vibrant and varied community! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is on the lookout for committed and attentive Nurse Aides to join the team at SCI Laurel Highlands. DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Certified Nurse’s Aide working under the direct oversight of a Registered Nurse, your responsibilities will encompass a range of care areas including Skilled Care, Personal Care, Outpatient services, and care for the General Population. Your daily tasks will involve a variety of essential duties aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of inmates, which include executing fundamental nursing skills and procedures to promote optimal health outcomes and deliver high-quality care. You will be required to maintain accurate documentation as mandated, collect specimens such as urine, feces, and sputum as instructed by the Registered Nurse, and assist inmates with their daily living activities and personal hygiene to address their basic physical care needs. Additionally, you will engage in Life Skills programming by adhering to nursing care plan directives, providing interventions tailored to the specific needs of inmates, and documenting relevant aspects of the nursing care plan. In emergency situations, you will be expected to perform necessary emergency procedures, such as CPR and managing obstructed airways, as well as participate in assigned emergency response drills to ensure preparedness. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=00231109) . Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

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 to 2:30 PM; 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM; and 3rd shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

8-hour shifts with rotating days off

Work hours to be determined. Schedule to be determined by open shifts at the time of hire.

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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS 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 will notbe 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 ra-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.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe 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 PlanningWe 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 BalanceWe 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 CultureWe 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 PerksSometimes, 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.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.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?

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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.

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Do you possess active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry?

Yes

No

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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.

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AgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov