Licensed Practical Nurse - SCI Mahanoy

Licensed Practical Nurse

Build a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Department of Corrections (DOC) at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) s is an opportunity to deliver essential care in a structured setting where your skills directly support the rehabilitation and the well-being of individuals who rely on you. Every shift brings new challenges that strengthen your professional growth while allowing you to make a real difference for inmates in your care.

Join a team that values your experience, your commitment, and your drive to serve the Commonwealth.

This position supports the delivery of essential health services within a secure correctional setting. You will help meet the daily medical needs of inmates through skilled and compassionate care.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Care: Provide direct support with daily living activities, hygiene, and restorative techniques
• Medication Duties: Administer prescribed medications and treatments under supervision and document all actions
• Health Monitoring: Observe and report physical and emotional changes in inmates
• Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid, CPR, or AED when needed
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate electronic health records and prepare required medical reports
• Supply Management: Sterilize instruments and maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies

Full-time employment, 40-hour work week. 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
• 3rd shift: 10:00 pm to 6:30 am

This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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 or: 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.