Licensed Practical Nurse - South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit, Franklin County

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support residents and promote healthy outcomes at the South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit, Franklin County. This full-time role focuses on direct nursing services, health education, and care coordination within a 24/7 operation.

Starting salary ranges from $68,914 to $86,022 annually. The position requires PA LPN licensure and adherence to state nursing regulations.

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practice Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• All employees with a temporary practice permit must obtain LPN licensure within 1 year as defined by the PA State Board of Nursing.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• If within 60 days of completing an LPN program, you may apply for this posting.
• Proof of current PA temporary practice permit or PA LPN license is required at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor medication records following procedures.
• Coordinate medical services: schedule appointments, referrals, examinations, and immunizations.
• Maintain organized medical records and document resident care and evaluations.
• Share essential medical information with staff and treatment teams to support continuity of care.
• Provide health education to residents on general health topics and disease prevention.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Documentation

Communication

Education

PA LPN license

Job description

Salary

$68,914.00 - $86,022.00 Annually

Location

Franklin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61862-30250

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Bur Juv Jus Srvs Ctrl Rgn

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

11/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30250

Position Number

50656622

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00210881

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services / Central Region

Worksite Address

South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit

10056 South Mountain Road

City

South Mountain, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17261

Contact Name

HHS Intake

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Department of Human Services is seeking a caring and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to support residents and promote healthy outcomes. This position offers a rewarding chance to provide direct nursing services, health education, and care coordination. Your attention to detail and commitment to service will help residents receive the care they need. Be part of a team that values compassion, professionalism, and community impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Department of Human Services, you play a key role in delivering nursing services, managing medical information, and helping ensure residents receive timely care. You support daily health needs, coordinate medical services, and maintain accurate records to promote continuity of care.

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

• Medication Administration: Prepare and administer medications, maintain proper storage practices, and monitor medication records according to established procedures

• Medical Coordination: Schedule appointments, arrange referrals, track examinations and immunizations, and help ensure resident medical needs are addressed promptly
• Health Documentation: Maintain organized medical records, document resident care and evaluations, and obtain important medical reports and test results in a timely manner
• Care Communication: Share essential medical information with staff, providers, and treatment teams to support ongoing continuity of care
• Resident Education: Provide health and wellness education and support residents with information related to HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and other health topics
• Compliance Support: Follow confidentiality, safety, reporting, and regulatory requirements while completing logs, reports, training, and related nursing duties

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., 8 hour shifts
• Work schedule consists of shift work in a 24/7 operation to include day, evening and holiday rotation; 10 working days in 14 day period.
  • 30 minute duty-free lunch
• Overtime & Travel: As needed
• Shift Work: Yes
• FREE PARKING!
• May change based on operational needs.
• 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

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.

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.