Licensed Practical Nurse - Ebensburg Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services, Ebensburg Center, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide exceptional care and support treatment plans for individuals. You will perform nursing duties, participate in treatment planning, monitor health, and relay observations to physicians as part of a dedicated care team.

This full-time role operates on a 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) with rotating days off, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• If you hold a PA temporary practice permit you must obtain licensure as LPN within one year.

Responsibilities

• Nursing duties following the nursing process to maintain wellness for each individual.
• Participate in treatment planning by attending meetings and documenting for assigned cases.
• Relay observations to physicians and assist with examinations and health interventions.
• Carry out nursing functions, monitor individuals, and report health changes.
• Perform emergency procedures, support evacuations, and apply safety measures.
• Maintain licensure and continue developing nursing skills.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing care

Treatment planning

Health observation

Job description

THE POSITION

The Department of Human Services, Ebensburg Center is looking for someone to provide exceptional nursing care to our individuals. If you enjoy working with people, we have the job for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on delivering steady nursing care and supporting treatment plans for individuals at the Ebensburg Center.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Nursing Support: Provide care that follows the nursing process and maintains wellness for each individual
• Active Treatment: Participate in treatment planning by attending meetings and completing documentation for assigned cases
• Health Communication: Relay observations to physicians and assist with examinations and health interventions
• Care Coordination: Carry out nursing functions, monitor individuals, and report changes in health status
• Emergency Response: Perform emergency procedures, support evacuations, and apply safety measures as needed
• Professional Conduct: Maintain licensure, follow regulations, and continue developing nursing skills

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:
  • 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
• Rotating days off, work weekends and holidays as assigned
  • Off Every 3rd Weekend
• Work schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• Overtime: As needed
• 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.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $68,914.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

Necessary Special Requirements

• This position requires 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.

Other Requirements

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

Legal Requirements

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

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

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

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.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.