Licensed Practical Nurse - Ebensburg Center
About The Position
The Department of Human Services, Ebensburg Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care and support treatment plans for individuals. The role focuses on delivering steady care, maintaining individual wellness, and supporting active treatment. Duties include providing care according to the nursing process, participating in treatment planning and documentation, communicating observations to physicians, assisting with examinations and health interventions, monitoring individuals and reporting health changes, and responding to emergencies. The nurse must maintain licensure, follow applicable regulations, and continue developing nursing skills. This is a full-time position on the second shift, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with rotating days off. Employees work weekends and holidays as assigned and have every third weekend off. The work schedule may change based on operational needs; overtime may be required as needed. The position is onsite, with no telework option, and offers free parking.
Requirements
- Possess current authorization to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania, either a current valid Pennsylvania temporary practice permit or a Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse license at appointment.
- Employees with an active temporary practice permit must obtain Licensed Practical Nurse licensure within the one-year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
- Applicants within 60 days of completing a Licensed Practical Nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing are eligible to apply.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Satisfactorily complete required criminal history clearances, a medical examination, and drug screening following a conditional offer of employment.
- Provide relevant, detailed experience and education information on the application; applicants claiming education must attach college transcripts.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care according to the nursing process and maintain the wellness of each individual.
- Participate in treatment planning by attending meetings and completing documentation for assigned cases.
- Relay observations to physicians and assist with examinations and health interventions.
- Carry out nursing functions, monitor individuals, and report changes in health status.
- Perform emergency procedures, support evacuations, and apply safety measures as needed.
- Maintain licensure, follow regulations, and continue developing nursing skills.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits
- Pay increases
- Paid leave
- Paid holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
