LPN: Direct Care Nurse in Correctional Health

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State Correctional Institution Albion is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care to inmates in a secure setting, addressing medical and behavioral needs with compassion.

You will work a 40-hour work week across 3 shifts, with no telework option. The starting salary is $68,914, plus retirement benefits; PA residency is waived. Completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to inmates, including vital signs, medications, and treatments.
• Observe inmate behavior and report needs to clinical staff.
• Administer first aid, CPR, or AED during emergencies.

Job description

Are you ready to utilize your nursing skills to make a real difference in a secure environment? The Licensed Practical Nurse position at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion offers a meaningful way to support inmates who need steady, reliable care. This role allows you to build your clinical skills while serving a unique and important population. You will work alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to quality health services. Step into a role where your skills and compassion help improve lives each day!

This position provides direct nursing care to inmates with a wide range of medical and behavioral needs within the correctional setting.

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

• Nursing Care: Carry out nursing care plans by taking vital signs, giving medications, and performing treatments
• Patient Support: Observe inmate behavior and report physical and emotional needs to clinical staff
• Emergency Response:Provide first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or automated external defibrillator (AED) support during medical emergencies
• Record Management:Update electronic health records and prepare reports for transfers or releases
• Supply Oversight:Sterilize equipment and maintain adequate stock of medical supplies
• Skill Development: Attend required trainings and meetings to maintain clinical competencies

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, 40-hour work week.
• The Department of Corrections is staffed by 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; and 3rd shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
  • Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs.
• Work hours for this position are 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 requirementis 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.
  
  

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will notbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
  

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.

• 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.