Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Dallas

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections in Luzerne County, PA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support inmate health care. This role uses nursing skills to deliver patient care, monitor health status, and administer medications within SCI Dallas.

The position is full-time with three shifts and requires PA LPN licensure; a temporary permit must convert within one year. Starting salary is $68,914 with retirement benefits and standard state employment perks.

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practice Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Must obtain licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse within one year if holding a temporary permit.

Responsibilities

• Care Delivery: Check vital signs, administer medications, provide treatments, and reinforce health education
• Clinical Support: Assist clinicians during examinations, screenings, immunizations, and testing procedures
• Emergency Actions: Provide first aid, CPR, AED response, and assessments during medical emergencies
• Record Keeping: Document care activities, update electronic health records, and prepare reports for transfers or release
• Supply Management: Sterilize instruments, maintain inventory, and ensure adequate stock in treatment areas
• Skill Development: Participate in required training and maintain knowledge of policies and procedures

Job description

Salary: $68,914.00 - $86,022.00 Annually

Location: Luzerne County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-60630-30250

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR DAL Med

Opening Date: 10/14/2026

Closing Date: 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 30250

Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: N1

Pay Group: ST06

Bureau / Division Code: 00112630

Bureau / Division: State Correctional Institution at Dallas

Worksite Address: 1000 Follies Road

City: Dallas, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 18612

Contact Name: Treina Brinkley

As a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, you will support patient care that makes a clear difference at SCI Dallas. This role allows you to use your nursing skills in a setting where your attention and compassion matter every day. You will help individuals stay healthy, safe, and confident through your steady presence. Join an agency where your commitment strengthens the entire community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position delivers nursing care and treatment to inmates with physical or mental health needs, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities. The role supports daily functioning, medical assessments, treatments, reporting, and emergency response within the facility. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Care Delivery: Check vital signs, administer medications, provide treatments, and reinforce health education


• Clinical Support: Assist clinicians during examinations, screenings, immunizations, and testing procedures


• Emergency Actions: Provide first aid, CPR, AED response, and assessments during medical emergencies


• Record Keeping: Document care activities, update electronic health records, and prepare reports for transfers or release


• Supply Management: Sterilize instruments, maintain inventory, and ensure adequate stock in treatment areas


• Skill Development: Participate in required training and maintain knowledge of policies and procedures

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.


• The Department of Corrections is staffed by three (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.
  
  
  • Work hours 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.