Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Fayette

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; La Belle (PA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support medical care at SCI Fayette in Fayette County, PA. The role focuses on implementing nursing care plans, monitoring inmate health, and assisting practitioners and RNs to maintain safe, consistent health services.

You will perform duties such as checking vital signs, administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, maintaining accurate health records, and coordinating care

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• If starting with a temporary practice permit, licensure must be obtained within one year.

Responsibilities

• Carry out nursing care plans and support inmate medical needs.
• Monitor vital signs and administer medications as directed.
• Document treatments and maintain health records.
• Assist practitioners and RNs and ensure continuity of care across shifts.

Skills

LPN licensure PA

Vital signs monitoring

Education

LPN license (PA)

Job description

$68,941.00 - $86,022.00 Annually

Fayette County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-61534-30250

Department of Corrections

CR FYT Med

10/28/2026

11/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

30250

00227914

AFSCME

N1

ST06

00112830

SCI Fayette Medical

50 Overlook Drive

LaBelle, Pennsylvania

15450

Trisha Pratt

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

As a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Department of Corrections, you can help create a safer and healthier setting for those in custody at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette. Your work will support patient stability and contribute to positive outcomes across the facility. This position provides a steady routine, hands-on care, and opportunities to learn new skills. Bring your commitment to quality care and be part of our dependable team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on carrying out nursing care plans and supporting the medical needs of inmates at SCI Fayette. The position plays a key part in promoting safe, effective, and consistent health services by assisting practitioners and Registered Nurses.

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

• Patient Care: Provide treatments, check vital signs, and assist inmates with daily living tasks to support their health needs
• Medication Support: Administer medications as directed and document all treatments in the health record
• Emergency Response: Respond to urgent medical situations and deliver first aid or CPR when needed
• Record Management: Maintain accurate medical reports, prepare records for transfers, and manage controlled substance documentation
• Equipment Oversight: Sterilize medical tools and maintain proper inventory levels in treatment areas
• Team Communication: Share essential information with staff to ensure continuity of care across shifts

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can 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 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.
• 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 $67,558.00 (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

• 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.