Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Phoenix
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
Posting number: CS-2026-53606-30250
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: CR PHX Med
Job classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy
Categories: Corrections, Nursing, Medical/Dental
Summary
Meet new challenges and make a significant difference in a unique and diverse population! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is actively seeking dedicated and conscientious Licensed Practical Nurses.
Examples of duties
This role provides nursing care and treatment services to individuals with mental or physical injury or illness, dysfunctional behavior, and a developmental disability in a correctional setting. You will work with considerable independence while collaborating with the corrections health care administrator, nurse supervisor, and physician to deliver quality service.
As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:
- Nursing Care Plans: Implement assigned care plans by checking vital signs, performing treatments, using restorative techniques and activities of daily living, and reinforcing patient education to ensure quality service
- Medication Administration: Administer oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications under clinician orders and in accordance with state law and facility policies and procedures
- Clinic Support: Assist physicians during physical examinations and in general, chronic care, and specialty clinics while administering treatments, immunizations, tuberculin testing, and screenings
- Emergency Response: Perform assessments and provide emergency care, including first aid, CPR, and AED, then refer to a CRNP, physician assistant, physician, or local hospital emergency room
- Records and Reporting: Document care in the electronic health record, prepare transfer or release reports, complete daily and monthly reports, and maintain controlled substance and narcotics records
- Shift Communication: Receive and provide shift reports to ensure continuity of care and communicate urgent information to the Shift Commander, custody staff, and CHCA during medical emergencies or operational issues
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.
- Work hours are:
- 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
- 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
- 3rd shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
- Work hours 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
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
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