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Verified Pay check_circle $98,144.00 - $127,834.00 per year
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Dallas, Pennsylvania

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Salary

$98,144.00 - $127,834.00 Annually

Location

Luzerne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60819-30430

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR DAL Med

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30430

Position Number

00198200

Union

OPEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania

Bargaining Unit

P5

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00112630

Bureau / Division

SCI Dallas

Worksite Address

1000 Follies Road

City

Dallas, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18612

Contact Name

Treina Brinkley

Contact Email

tbrinkley@pa.gov

THE POSITION
As a Registered Nurse Supervisor with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you step into a leadership role where your skills help build a dependable, patient-centered care environment. You guide nursing staff, support the well-being of inmates, and keep essential health services operating at a high standard. Your influence strengthens clinical practice, teamwork, and overall facility performance. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, grow in your profession, and make a meaningful difference every day at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Dallas.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides leadership to nursing staff and ensures consistent, quality care for individuals with a range of medical needs. The role supports clinical services, supervises daily operations, and maintains safe, effective practices. As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

  • Staff Supervision: Oversee nursing staff, manage schedules, provide training, and guide daily clinical and administrative work
  • Care Oversight: Direct nursing care, implement treatment plans, assess inmate needs, and assist with medical procedures and clinics
  • Emergency Response: Provide assessments, deliver emergency treatment, and coordinate with medical professionals or emergency services as needed
  • Record Management: Maintain accurate health records, prepare reports, ensure proper documentation, and log controlled substances
  • Supply Maintenance: Monitor, stock, and sterilize equipment and supplies to support safe and efficient care areas
  • Professional Development: Participate in required training, stay current on policies, and maintain job-related skills


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 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will have Sundays and Mondays off.
  • 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 $98,144.00 (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 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

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Posting ID: 1305734874 Posted: 2026-10-17 Job Title: Registered Nurse