Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands

Salary $45,171.00 - $57,772.00 Annually Location Somerset County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2026-61798 Department Department of Corrections Division CR LAU Med Opening Date 10/30/2026 Closing Date 11/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 30320 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union AFSCME 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] THE POSITION Are you ready to support meaningful care for individuals in a unique correctional environment? The Nurse Aide with the Department of Corrections plays an important part in helping inmates follow their care plans at the State Correctional Institution ( SCI) at Laurel Highlands . This role offers hands-on experience, teamwork, and the chance to make a positive difference every day. Take this opportunity to grow your skills while supporting the well-being of others. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position focuses on supporting inmate care needs by assisting with daily activities, recording health information, and helping maintain a safe and clean environment. The work ensures inmates receive proper attention and follow their individualized care plans. As a Nurse Aide, you will perform the following duties: 1. Health Monitoring: Check and record vital signs, collect specimens, and document important health patterns 2. Daily Care: Assist inmates with hygiene tasks, safe movement, bed care, and comfort needs 3. Meal Support: Prepare food trays, assist with feeding, encourage intake, and document eating habits 4. Safety Practices: Follow infection control rules, maintain clean areas, and report hazards to supervisors 5. Equipment Care: Clean supplies, track inventory, and maintain necessary stock for daily operations 6. Record Keeping: File information, share updates with staff, and prepare reports as assigned Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment, 40 hours per week 2. 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. The 8-hour 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), with rotating days off and a 30-minute lunch. Work schedules will be determined at the time of hire. 3. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 4. **Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 5. 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: 1. Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry; or 2. Six months of paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents. Special Requirement: 1. This position 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: 1. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance require ents. How to Apply: 1. 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). 2. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 3. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 4. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own ... For full info follow application link. 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.