Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Mercer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full retirement benefits at age 50 or

Telework not available

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for SCI Mercer to deliver direct nursing care in a secure facility. You will support medical evaluations, administer medications, monitor inmates, and participate in daily treatment activities with a dedicated clinical team.

This full-time role offers shift rotations, retirement benefits eligibility at 50 or 55, and opportunities to grow within a state healthcare system.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Care Support: Administer medications, treatments, screenings, and restorative techniques as directed
• Patient Monitoring: Observe physical and emotional behaviors and report identified needs
• Emergency Response: Provide first aid, CPR, or AED care during urgent medical situations
• Daily Assistance: Support ambulatory and non ambulatory inmates with hygiene and activities of daily living
• Record Keeping: Document health information, prepare reports, and maintain controlled substance records
• Supply Maintenance: Sterilize instruments and maintain stock of supplies and equipment

Skills

LPN license

Medication administration

Patient monitoring

Job description

Salary

$68,914.00 - $86,022.00 Annually

Location

Mercer County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61293-30250

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR MER Med

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30250

Position Number

50346756

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00114830

Bureau / Division

Department of Corrections - State Correctional Institution at Mercer

Worksite Address

801 Butler Pike

City

Mercer, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16137

Contact Name

Maria Traficante

THE POSITION

The Licensed Practical Nurse position at SCI Mercer gives you the opportunity to support the health and well-being of individuals in a secure setting. This role allows you to apply your skills while working closely with a dedicated medical team. You will help ensure quality care and make a positive difference each day. Join a workplace where your commitment to service truly matters.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides direct nursing care, supports medical evaluations, and helps maintain safe and consistent treatment services within the facility.

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

• Care Support: Administer medications, treatments, screenings, and restorative techniques as directed
• Patient Monitoring: Observe physical and emotional behaviors and report identified needs
• Emergency Response: Provide first aid, CPR, or AED care during urgent medical situations
• Daily Assistance: Support ambulatory and non ambulatory inmates with hygiene and activities of daily living
• Record Keeping: Document health information, prepare reports, and maintain controlled substance records
• Supply Maintenance: Sterilize instruments and maintain stock of supplies and equipment

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 hours per 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
  • 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.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk 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.