Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Albion

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse at the State Correctional Institution Albion. You will provide direct nursing care to inmates within a secure setting, following care plans and reporting needs to clinical staff.

You will perform vital signs, administer medications, manage records, and participate in emergency responses with CPR/AED as required. Full-time, standard 40-hour week with rotating shifts and no telework.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Pennsylvania is required.
• Current PA licensure or temporary permit with intent to obtain full licensure.
• Ability to perform clinical nursing tasks in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to inmates with diverse medical and behavioral needs.
• Carry out care plans, monitor vitals, administer medications, and perform treatments.
• Observe inmates, report needs to clinical staff, and update records.
• Support emergency responses with CPR/AED and handle basic life support.
• Maintain supplies, sterilize equipment, and keep electronic health records up to date.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Nursing assessments

Emergency response CPR/AED

Education

LPN license (PA)

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you ready to utilize your nursing skills to make a real difference in a secure environment? The Licensed Practical Nurse position at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion offers a meaningful way to support inmates who need steady, reliable care. This role allows you to build your clinical skills while serving a unique and important population. You will work alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to quality health services. Step into a role where your skills and compassion help improve lives each day!

Are you ready to utilize your nursing skills to make a real difference in a secure environment? The Licensed Practical Nurse position at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion offers a meaningful way to support inmates who need steady, reliable care. This role allows you to build your clinical skills while serving a unique and important population. You will work alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to quality health services. Step into a role where your skills and compassion help improve lives each day!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides direct nursing care to inmates with a wide range of medical and behavioral needs within the correctional setting.

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

• Nursing Care: Carry out nursing care plans by taking vital signs, giving medications, and performing treatments
• Patient Support: Observe inmate behavior and report physical and emotional needs to clinical staff
• Emergency Response: Provide first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR), or automated external defibrillator (AED) support during medical emergencies
• Record Management: Update electronic health records and prepare reports for transfers or releases
• Supply Oversight: Sterilize equipment and maintain adequate stock of medical supplies
• Skill Development: Attend required trainings and meetings to maintain clinical competencies

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, 40-hour work week.
• The Department of Corrections is staffed by 3 work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
  • 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM; 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM; and 3rd shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
  • Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs.
• Work hours for this position are to be determined.
• Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs.
• 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 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.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

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.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.