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Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands

Salary

$44,294.00 - $56,646.00 Annually

Location

Somerset County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-35713

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR LAU Med

Opening Date

10/24/2025

Closing Date

10/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30320

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSMCE

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00114430

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

Meet new challenges and make a significant difference in a unique and diverse population! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is actively seeking conscientious and dedicated Nurse Aides to support our nursing staff at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. Your experience will assist our nurses in providing excellent care to the inmates. Apply today to utilize your skills to help others and start a rewarding career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will perform tasks in support of carrying out individualized care plans for inmates housed at SCI Laurel Highlands. Your work will involve completing basic nursing skills and nursing procedures to maintain optimum inmate health and provide quality care. You will complete documentation as required and collect specimens as directed by the Registered Nurse for urine, feces, and sputum. Some of your duties will include completing or assisting inmates with daily living activities and hygiene, following nursing care plan orders, providing care and interventions consistent with inmate’s needs, and documenting assigned aspects of the nursing care plan. Additionally, you will participate in emergency situations by performing emergency procedures as indicated and participating in emergency response drills as assigned.

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=00231122) .

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. Work hours will be determined from the following shifts, with rotating days off:

+ 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

+ 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

+ 3rd shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ 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 p osition 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 Requirements:

+ You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov