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Verified Pay check_circle $84,186.00 - $127,834.00 per year
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Chester, Pennsylvania

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Salary

$84,186.00 - $127,834.00 Annually

Location

Delaware County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60044-30430

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR CHS Med

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

10/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30430

Position Number

00032492

Union

OPEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania

Bargaining Unit

P5

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00112230

Bureau / Division

SCI Chester

Worksite Address

500 East 4th Street

City

Chester, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19013

Contact Name

Ronda Hugaboom

Contact Phone

717.307.3234

Contact Email

rhugaboom@pa.gov

THE POSITION
As a Registered Nurse Supervisor with the Department of Corrections (DOC) at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester, you lead a team that delivers essential medical care to individuals living in a correctional setting. You support staff development, strengthen health care processes, and help maintain dependable clinical routines for both staff and inmates. Your leadership ensures that patients receive timely and consistent treatment in a fast-paced and demanding environment. This role offers a strong opportunity to guide a committed team, advance your professional skills, and make a meaningful impact every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on supporting clinical care, supervising nursing staff, and coordinating daily operations to ensure consistent and dependable health services. You work closely with staff, inmate workers, and leadership to maintain effective training, workflow, and patient support. As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

  • Training Oversight: Assess training needs and coordinate education for nursing staff and inmate workers
  • Staff Development: Guide performance, complete evaluations, and support hiring processes
  • Clinical Coordination: Monitor care delivery, track clinical services, and review patient concerns
  • Operational Support: Manage schedules, records, staffing coverage, and workflow
  • Policy Compliance: Review documentation and support adherence to procedures, regulations, and standards
  • Communication Management: Coordinate information with custody staff, providers, families, and outside agencies


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 hours per week
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • 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.
  • Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $84,186.00 (before taxes).
  • 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:

  • Three years as a Registered Nurse (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.


Special Requirements:

  • You must possess 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:

  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
  • PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
  • 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).
  • 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

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Posting ID: 1303629362 Posted: 2026-10-09 Job Title: Registered Nurse