Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Somerset
About The Position
Meet new challenges and make a significant difference in a unique and diverse population! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is actively seeking dedicated and conscientious Licensed Practical Nurses. As an employee of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections' Health Care Team, you will assist in providing quality care to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Offender Population. LPNs will apply clinical nursing skills, perform hands-on assessments, and assist practitioners and RNs on a daily basis. LPNs will assist with initial screenings, medication administration, health care emergencies, and physical health assessments. LPNs shall maintain department compliance for inspections, participate in in-service training, and may provide health-related education to staff and Offenders. 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 at SCI Somerset wants to hear from you! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.
Requirements
- Active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practice Nurse in Pennsylvania
- All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- If you are within 60 days of completing a licensed practical nursing program 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 Licensed Practical Nurse license.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Apply clinical nursing skills
- Perform hands-on assessments
- Assist practitioners and RNs on a daily basis
- Assist with initial screenings
- Assist with medication administration
- Assist with health care emergencies
- Assist with physical health assessments
- Maintain department compliance for inspections
- Participate in in-service training
- Provide health-related education to staff and Offenders
Benefits
- Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
- Multiple health plans
- Health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs
- Competitive wages
- Multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Paid time off for most major U.S. holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Work-from-home opportunities
- Opportunities for internal mobility
- Professional development
- Opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving
- Employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
