Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Dallas

Posting number: CS-2026-54289-30250

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR DAL Med

Job classification: Licensed Practical Nurse

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Corrections, Nursing

Summary

As a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, you will support patient care that makes a clear difference at SCI Dallas. This role allows you to use your nursing skills in a setting where your attention and compassion matter every day. You will help individuals stay healthy, safe, and confident through your steady presence. Join an agency where your commitment strengthens the entire community.

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Examples of duties

This position delivers nursing care and treatment to inmates with physical or mental health needs, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities. The role supports daily functioning, medical assessments, treatments, reporting, and emergency response within the facility. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Care Delivery: Check vital signs, administer medications, provide treatments, and reinforce health education
• Clinical Support: Assist clinicians during examinations, screenings, immunizations, and testing procedures
• Emergency Actions: Provide first aid, CPR, AED response, and assessments during medical emergencies
• Record Keeping: Document care activities, update electronic health records, and prepare reports for transfers or release
• Supply Management: Sterilize instruments, maintain inventory, and ensure adequate stock in treatment areas
• Skill Development: Participate in required training and maintain knowledge of policies and procedures
  
  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.
• 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.
  • 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, 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) com