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Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Camp Hill at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Camp Hill

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Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Camp Hill

Salary

$66,076.00 - $82,475.00 Annually

Location

Cumberland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-91972-30250

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR CAM Med

Opening Date

08/20/2024

Closing Date

9/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30250

Position Number

00157569

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00111830

Bureau / Division

SCI Camp Hill Medical

Worksite Address

P. O. Box 8837

Worksite Address

2500 Lisburn Road

City

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17001

Contact Name

Trisha Pratt

Contact Phone

Contact Email

tpratt@

Description

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THE POSITION

Meet new challenges and make a significant difference in a unique and diverse population! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill () is actively seeking dedicated and conscientious Licensed Practical Nurses.

Description Of Work

As an employee of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections' Health Care Team, you will assist in providing quality care to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Offender Population. LPNs will apply clinical nursing skills, hands-on assessments, and will assist practitioners and RNs on a daily basis. LPNs will assist with initial screenings, medication administration, health care emergencies, and physical health assessments. LPNs shall maintain department compliance for inspections, participate in in-service training, and may provide health-related education to staff and Offenders.

If you have the required medical experience as indicated below, and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the PA Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

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 three (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

Work hours TO BE DETERMINED.

Rotating days off, weekends, and holidays.

These positions are eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

Please Note: In some cases, the starting salary may be negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam 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.

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

Legal Requirements

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

You must pass a background investigation.

How To Apply

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot be 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

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 respons

Compensation Information

$66076.0 / Yearly - $66076.0 / Yearly

Starting At: 66076.0 Yearly

Up To: 82475.0 Yearly