Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Camp Hill

Position Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse role at the Department of Corrections offers a chance to make a real difference every day. You will support the health and well‑being of individuals at SCI Camp Hill while growing your professional skills. This position gives you the opportunity to work in a supportive setting where your dedication matters. Join a team that values your commitment to quality care. Responsibilities Vital Sign Checks: Check and record vital signs to support accurate assessment of inmate health. Medication Tasks: Prepare and administer medications under proper supervision and document treatments. Direct Care Support: Assist inmates with daily living activities and hygiene to maintain their basic physical needs. Emergency Response: Provide first aid, CPR, or AED support during urgent medical situations. Record Management: Review, update, and maintain electronic health records and required reports. Infection Control: Follow established procedures to keep treatment areas clean and safe. Work Schedule and Additional Information Full‑time employment, 40‑hour work week. The Department of Corrections is staffed by three (3) 8 or 10 hour work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year: 1st shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM; 2nd shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM; 3rd shift: 10:00 PM – 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. Telework: You will not have the option to telework. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,558.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders. Required Experience, Training & Eligibility This position requires active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practical 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. 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. At the time of appointment 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. You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) – 711 available for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals. Application Instructions Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Information contained therein will not be considered for determining your eligibility. Provide relevant detailed experience/education on the application. Attach a copy of your college transcripts if claiming education in your answers; unofficial transcripts acceptable. Submit all application materials by the posting closing date. Late applications will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. AI tools may be used for preparation only; use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information is not permitted. Veterans and Disability Accommodations Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. Cs. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, discuss your request in advance of your interview date. Equal Employment 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 (also referred to as a written exam). 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. Incomplete or inaccurate information may result in a lower score or disqualification. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania