Registered Nurse - North Central Secure Treatment Unit, Montour County

About the role

The Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, North Central Secure Treatment Unit (NCSTU) is seeking a Registered Nurse who is ready to make a difference in Montour County. In this role, you help ensure residents receive timely care, clear communication, and essential support. Your work contributes to a safe and healthy setting where every person is treated with dignity. Take on a role that builds confidence and purpose.

This position plays a key role in supporting the medical needs of residents through hands-on nursing care and detailed coordination of clinical services. The work helps maintain safe, accurate, and consistent healthcare across the facility.

As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties

• Medication Management: Prepare medications, follow provider orders, and maintain accurate storage and records
• Resident Care: Monitor health needs, schedule evaluations, and ensure timely follow-up of medical concerns
• Communication Duties: Share essential medical information with staff, providers, and the next shift for consistent care
• Record Keeping: Maintain organized medical files, manage reports, and oversee required documentation
• Health Education: Provide guidance on wellness topics and support residents in understanding their medical needs
• Care Coordination: Arrange appointments, manage immunization schedules, and assist with transportation as needed

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours: Work schedule consists of shift work in a 24/7 operation to include day, evening and holiday rotation:
• 10 working days in 14 day period
• 8-hour shifts with a half-hour duty-free lunch. Rotating shifts to cover a 24/7 facility.
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• Shift work: Yes
• May change based on operational needs.
• Must be willing to accept employment at North Central Secure Treatment Unit and commute to this location in Montour County.
• FREE PARKING!
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• New hires may be eligible for a $1000.00 Retention Incentive Payment, provided you meet all criteria outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $89,882.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and a drug screening test.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

Additional information

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.

• 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.