What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Supervisor - SCI Houtzdale position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
A new and exciting opportunity awaits you! The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Houtzdale is seeking a hard working, enthusiastic, compassionate, and caring person committed to providing exceptional care. The Registered Nurse Supervisor oversees staff responsible for providing nursing care and treatment services to individuals with mental or physical injury or illness, dysfunctional behavior, and/or a developmental disability. If you are an ambitious, confident Registered Nurse Supervisor committed to providing amazing care, this job is for you!
If you have the required medical experience and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the PA Department of Corrections at SCI Houtzdale wants to hear from you!
As a Registered Nurse Supervisor for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for the supervision of personnel in the performance of all clinical and administrative duties related to nursing services for your assigned institution.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that adequate coverage is provided on all shifts and approving or disapproving leave requests, scheduling personnel, and authorizing overtime for all clinical personnel. You will be reviewing and evaluating the educational and training needs for subordinates, planning and conducting training, and arranging for further education and training to enhance nursing skills. You will be performing duties of a working supervisor, assisting the clinical staff in performing duties during peak work load periods and absences of personnel, and carrying out all other general and nursing related duties for which certifiable training and licensure has been received. You will also be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the nursing services provided to inmates.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Other Requirements:
How to Apply:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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.
If you have the required medical experience and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the PA Department of Corrections at SCI Houtzdale wants to hear from you!
As a Registered Nurse Supervisor for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for the supervision of personnel in the performance of all clinical and administrative duties related to nursing services for your assigned institution.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that adequate coverage is provided on all shifts and approving or disapproving leave requests, scheduling personnel, and authorizing overtime for all clinical personnel. You will be reviewing and evaluating the educational and training needs for subordinates, planning and conducting training, and arranging for further education and training to enhance nursing skills. You will be performing duties of a working supervisor, assisting the clinical staff in performing duties during peak work load periods and absences of personnel, and carrying out all other general and nursing related duties for which certifiable training and licensure has been received. You will also be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the nursing services provided to inmates.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment (40-hour work week)
- Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three years as a Registered Nurse (Commonwealth class title); or
- Four years of professional nursing experience providing care and treatment services consistent with those needed for individuals with a mental or physical injury or illness and/or a developmental disability.
Necessary Special Requirements:
- All positions require 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.
- 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 not be 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).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- 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 will 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 Info/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.
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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