Licensed Practical Nurse - Selinsgrove Center (3rd Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Excellent benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse at Selinsgrove Center to support a dedicated nursing team in delivering safe, consistent care. You will perform essential LPN duties and collaborate with physicians during rounds to ensure quality patient outcomes.

This full-time, third-shift position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth within a state government setting.

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as an LPN in Pennsylvania.
• Within one year, obtain LPN licensure if holding a temporary practice permit.

Responsibilities

• Carry out practical nursing to support individual wellness.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per guidelines.
• Observe vital signs and report changes to staff.
• Assist physicians during rounds and assessments.
• Record clinical information and maintain required reports.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Health observation

Medical assistance

Documentation

Education

LPN license (PA)

Job description

THE POSITION

As a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Selinsgrove Center, you will become part of a team that is committed to supporting individuals every day. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers an encouraging environment where your nursing abilities help strengthen the quality of care. This position allows you to grow your skills while making a real difference. Your work supports a safe and positive setting for all individuals who depend on your care.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Selinsgrove Center, you will become part of a team that is committed to supporting individuals every day. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers an encouraging environment where your nursing abilities help strengthen the quality of care. This position allows you to grow your skills while making a real difference. Your work supports a safe and positive setting for all individuals who depend on your care.

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position centers on providing practical nursing services to individuals at the Selinsgrove Center while supporting the overall nursing team. You help ensure that safe, consistent, and effective care is delivered each day. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Nursing Care: Carry out practical nursing practices to support individual wellness
• Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to established guidelines
• Health Observation: Observe and report vital signs, symptoms, and reactions to health care staff
• Medical Assistance: Assist physicians and medical professionals during rounds and individual assessments
• Documentation Work: Record accurate clinical information and maintain required reports

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work hours and additional information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 3rd Shift, 10:15 AM - 6:15 AM
• You will have rotating break days with every other weekend off
• Holidays as assigned
• Travel and overtime as needed
• FREE PARKING!
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and a drug screening test.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
• Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

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.

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