Licensed Practical Nurse - Danville State Hospital (2nd Shift)

Position Overview The Department of Human Services, Danville State Hospital, provides dedicated, high-quality care to people who call Danville State Hospital home. We are seeking hard‑working, enthusiastic, compassionate, and caring Licensed Practical Nurses committed to providing exceptional care to our consumers. Description of Work You will provide direct nursing care and treatment to consumers using consumer-centered approaches and perform other duties assigned within the scope of the Licensed Practical Nurse. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on improving individuals’ mental health and quality of life during their mental health recovery. Work Schedule and Benefits Full‑time employment. Work hours: 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM); 30‑minute lunch; 2nd shift receives $1.25/hour shift differential. Every other weekend rotation. Holidays as scheduled. May change based on operational needs. Overtime: As needed. Free parking available. Telework: Not offered. Salary: New employees at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin with a starting annual salary of $67,558.00 (before taxes). Qualifications Active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania. All employees with an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse within one (1) year. PA residency requirement is currently waived. If within 60 days of completing a licensed practical nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing, you are eligible to apply. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements This position falls under the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance. A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening. Veteran Preference 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 on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) TRS 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). Equal Opportunity Statement 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. 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; otherwise: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania