Salary: $89,882.00 - $111,956.00 Annually
Location : Fayette County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR FYT Med
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 30420
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting
Union: SEIU - Healthcare PA
Bargaining Unit: P4
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00112830
Bureau / Division: Department of Corrections/State Correctional Institution (SCI) Fayette
Worksite Address: 50 Overlook Drive
City: LaBelle, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15450
Contact Name: Trisha Pratt
Contact Phone: 717.317.5339
Contact Email: tpratt@pa.gov
DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position focuses on providing nursing care and treatment to inmates with medical, behavioral, or developmental needs. It requires strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to respond quickly in a variety of situations. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:
- Nursing Care: Carry out nursing care plans by checking vital signs, administering medications, completing treatments, and supporting daily living activities
- Health Assessment: Evaluate patient needs, assist with examinations, deliver immunizations and screenings, and provide health counseling
- Emergency Response: Perform assessments and deliver first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or automated external defibrillator (AED) care before referring patients for advanced medical support
- Documentation Tasks: Record information in the electronic health record, prepare reports, and maintain accurate medication and substance records
- Supply Management: Sterilize instruments, track supplies, and maintain adequate stock levels in treatment areas
- Professional Development: Attend required training sessions and stay informed about policy and procedure updates
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, apply today!
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 work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. These shifts include 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).
- This position is for 2nd shift: 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
- Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs.
- 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 $89,8820.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSNecessary 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.
- 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 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION - 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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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You
must complete the application
and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will
not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
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Registered Nurse - Do you possess active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania; or do you possess an active temporary permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania?
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Nurse - If yes, please list the state that issued your license, your license number, and the expiration date. If you answered no to the question above, please type N/A in the box below.
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Are you within 60 days of graduating from a Registered Nursing program?
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If you answered yes to the question above, please provide your anticipated graduation date in the text box below. If you answered no to the question above, please type N/A in the text box below.
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1st Shift - Are you willing to work 1st shift? You will be considered for only the shift(s) you indicate you are willing to work.
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2nd Shift - Are you willing to work 2nd shift? You will be considered for only the shift(s) you indicate you are willing to work.
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3rd Shift - Are you willing to work 3rd shift? You will be considered for only the shift(s) you indicate you are willing to work.
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