Nurse Aide - Laurel Highlands

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Nurse Aide - 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-2024-95286

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR LAU Ad

Opening Date

10/02/2024

Closing Date

10/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30320

Position Number

00135853

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00114600

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution 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

[email protected]

Description

Benefits

Questions

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a rewarding career in the medical field? The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands is actively seeking a committed Nurse Aide . If you are interested in making a difference within a unique and diverse population, we encourage you to join the DOC team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Nurse Aide, you will administer care in the areas of skilled care, personal care, outpatient, and general population. You will utilize basic nursing skills and nursing procedures to maintain optimum inmate health and provide quality care such as obtaining vital signs, weights, and other measurements. You will also complete documentation as required; collect specimens as directed by the registered nurse for urine, feces, and sputum; and assist inmates with daily living activities and hygiene to ensure their basic physical care needs are met.

In this role, you will participate in life skills programming by following nursing care plan orders, providing care and interventions consistent with inmate’s needs, and documenting on assigned aspects of the nursing care plan. Other key duties of the position include participating in emergency response drills, as well as performing procedures such as CPR and obstructed airway.

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=00135853) .

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

W ork 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 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

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 [email protected] .

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.

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?

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