Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Forest

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full retirement benefits at 50/55

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support health care for inmates at SCI Forest. The role involves direct nursing care, medication administration, and teamwork to ensure quality inmate health services.

The position offers 40 hours per week across three shifts; full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55 are available. Applicants must maintain PA LPN licensure and comply with CJIS and background checks.

Qualifications

• Active PA license to practice as LPN or eligible to obtain
• Must obtain PA LPN licensure within 1 year if holding a temporary permit
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title

Responsibilities

• Vital Sign Checks: Check and record vital signs to support accurate assessment of inmate health
• Medication Tasks: Prepare and administer medications under proper supervision and document treatments
• Direct Care Support: Assist inmates with daily living activities and hygiene to maintain their basic physical needs
• Emergency Response: Provide first aid, CPR, or AED support during urgent medical situations
• Record Management: Review, update, and maintain electronic health records and required reports
• Infection Control: Follow established procedures to keep treatment areas clean and safe

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Direct patient care

Emergency response

Job description

THE POSITION

The Licensed Practical Nurse role at the Department of Corrections offers a chance to make a real difference every day. You will support the health and well-being of individuals at SCI Forest while growing your professional skills. This position gives you the opportunity to work in a supportive setting where your dedication matters. Join a team that values your commitment to quality care.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the delivery of nursing care and treatment for individuals at SCI Forest. It involves direct care, medication administration, and teamwork to ensure the well-being of the inmate population.

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

• Vital Sign Checks: Check and record vital signs to support accurate assessment of inmate health
• Medication Tasks: Prepare and administer medications under proper supervision and document treatments
• Direct Care Support: Assist inmates with daily living activities and hygiene to maintain their basic physical needs
• Emergency Response: Provide first aid, CPR, or AED support during urgent medical situations
• Record Management: Review, update, and maintain electronic health records and required reports
• Infection Control: Follow established procedures to keep treatment areas clean and safe

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 three (3) 8 or 10 hour work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

• 1st shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  2nd shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  3rd shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

• Work hours TO BE DETERMINED.
• Rotating days off, weekends, and holidays.
• These positions are 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

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.