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Licensed Practical Nurse - South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit, Franklin County at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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

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

Salary

$66,076.00 - $82,475.00 Annually

Location

Franklin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-90958-30250

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Bur Juv Jus Srvs Ctrl Rgn

Opening Date

08/22/2024

Closing Date

9/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30250

Position Number

50347553

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

Worksite Address

10056 South Mountain Road

City

South Mountain, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17261

Contact Name

HHS Intake Section

Contact Email

ra-oahhsintakesec@

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THE POSITION

The Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services () , South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit provides dedicated, high-quality care to at-risk youth residents. We are seeking an energetic, dedicated, cooperative and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team at South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit.

Description Of Work

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in this position is responsible to perform nursing duties to provide medical /dental/mental health care for the residents at South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit (SMSTU).

Provides direct nursing clinical care to SMSTU residents and makes appropriate referrals as necessary to ensure that residents' medical needs are met.

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 Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Shifts and Days off Vary - Rotating shifts to cover 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM & 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Rotating on and off duty days including weekends and holidays (every 3rd weekend, every 3rd major holiday)

Rotating shift work in 24/7 facilty

Travel: As needed

Overtime: As needed

May change based on operational needs.

FREE PARKING!

Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $66,076 (before taxes).

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

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 currentlywaivedfor 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.

Legal Requirements

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 a medical examination and a drug screening test.

How To Apply

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.

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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@ .

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

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Compensation Information

$66076.0 / Yearly - $66076.0 / Yearly

Starting At: 66076.0 Yearly

Up To: 82475.0 Yearly