Licensed Practical Nurse - Torrance State Hospital

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Health and Human Services at Torrance State Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse and help make a difference every day. This role gives you the chance to support patient care in a positive and encouraging setting. Your work will help create a safe and supportive environment for individuals who depend on steady, compassionate care. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills while serving your community.

This position supports patient care and daily treatment activities in a structured health care setting. The role focuses on safety, communication, and steady support for individuals receiving services. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Care:
  Record vital signs and support basic physical care activities
• Medication Support:
  Administer medications and treatments under supervision following written orders
• Therapeutic Interaction:
  Use positive communication techniques during daily interactions and crisis situations
• Environmental Safety:
  Help maintain a clean, safe, and supportive living area for patients
• Treatment Participation:
  Assist with patient programs, therapies, and routine treatment plan tasks
• Observation and Reporting:
  Observe patient behavior and report changes clearly in writing and speech

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) with 30-minute lunch.
• Rotating work days with every 3rd weekend off
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• FREE PARKING!
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  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.

• 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 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and a drug screening test.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
• Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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