PRN Registered Nurse

THE POSITION

Start the next chapter of your nursing career!  The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is actively seeking devoted and passionate PRN Registered Nurses.  As a Corrections’ PRN Nurse, you will work as part of a dedicated team where collaboration and communication are integral.

PRN Nurse works an on-call intermittent basis in a State Correctional Institution.
 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a PRN Nurse, you will perform as a charge nurse, staff nurse, or an assessment coordinator providing nursing care and treatment services within a commonwealth facility.

If you have the required medical experience as indicated below, 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 wants to hear from you!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
 
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Per Diem employment.
• Hours of Work: As needed, up to 48 hours bi-weekly.
• Per Diem employees work all shifts as needed (shifts vary).

1st shift (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)

2nd shift (8:00 AM – 8:30 PM)

3rd shift (10:00 AM – 10:30 PM)

4th Shift (6:00 PM- 6:30 AM)

• 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 hourly salary of $50.52.
• 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

Necessary 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.