Licensed Practical Nurse - Warren State Hospital (2nd Shift)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Sparta Township (PA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Warren State Hospital is seeking a reliable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate care to individuals with serious mental illness. The role supports daily clinical needs and contributes to patient recovery in a secure, supportive environment.

The position is full-time (80 hours biweekly) on the 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) with rotating schedule, requires PA licensure, and offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications and treatments
• Assist patients with daily living activities and therapeutic care
• Record patient behavior, progress notes, and responses to care
• Respond to emergencies and apply crisis intervention techniques
• Promote clean, safe conditions and follow infection control procedures
• Act as patient advocate and communicate needs to nursing staff

Skills

LPN license PA

Job description

The Department of Human Services, Warren State Hospital is seeking reliable and caring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who wants to enjoy a rewarding career while helping to care for individuals who have serious mental illness.

You will be part of a dedicated team focused on improving individual's mental health and quality of life by providing care during their mental health recovery. Come join the DHS team.

This position supports the daily clinical and therapeutic needs of patients by carrying out essential nursing tasks. It plays a key role in maintaining safe care, clear communication, and steady support throughout the treatment process.

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

• Medication Tasks: Prepare and administer medications and treatments
• Patient Support: Assist patients with daily living activities and therapeutic care
• Clinical Documentation: Record patient behavior, progress notes, and responses to care
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergencies and apply crisis intervention techniques
• Safety Practices: Promote clean, safe conditions and follow infection control procedures
• Advocacy Role: Act as patient advocate and communicate needs to nursing staff

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; 80 hours biweekly.
• Work hours are:
  • 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) with 30-minute lunch.
• Rotating schedule
• Works holidays and weekends
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting
• Overtime: As needed
• Travel: 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.
• 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.
• 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.