Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Waymart (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Canaan Township (PA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support care at SCI Waymart. You will provide hands-on nursing, monitor patients, administer medications, and assist inmates with daily living needs in a 24/7 corrections environment.

The role requires active PA LPN licensure, potential shift variations, and completion of required training. A starting annual salary is provided with retirement benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Temporary practice permit holders must obtain licensure within 1 year.
• Pennsylvania residency waiver applies for this title.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care per treatment plans.
• Monitor vital signs and health changes; report observations.
• Administer medications and document treatments as ordered.
• Assist inmates with daily living needs and hygiene.
• Respond to medical emergencies with first aid, CPR, AED.
• Maintain electronic health records and prepare transfer/release reports.
• Sterilize instruments and ensure supplies and treatment areas are stocked.

Skills

Vital Monitoring

Medication Administration

Direct Care

Emergency Response

Record Management

Sterilization & Supplies

Education

LPN license in PA

Job description

As a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, you will help create a positive impact every day. This role at SCI Waymart lets you support individuals who rely on your skill and commitment. Your work will bring stability, care, and encouragement to those who need it most. Join an agency where your dedication truly matters.

This position provides hands‑on nursing care by supporting treatment plans, monitoring health conditions, and ensuring continuity of care within the institution.

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

• Vital Monitoring: Check vital signs, observe health changes, and report physical and emotional behaviors
• Medication Administration: Prepare and administer medications and document treatments as ordered
• Direct Care: Assist ambulatory and non ambulatory inmates with daily living needs and hygiene
• Emergency Response: Provide first aid, CPR, and AED support during medical emergencies
• Record Management: Record information in the electronic health record and prepare reports for transfers or release
• Equipment Care: Sterilize instruments, maintain supplies, and ensure treatment areas remain stocked

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
  • 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.

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).

• 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.

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.