Licensed Practical Nurse - Wernersville State Hospital 1st and 2nd shift
Licensed Practical Nurse - Wernersville State Hospital 1st and 2nd shift
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$ 66076 - 82475
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Wernersville State Hospital is seeking a hardworking passionate and caring person who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable citizens. Apply today for a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
At a mental health facility you will provide care and treatment to individuals who have mental or physical illness injury and/or developmental disability or to individuals having difficulty conducting their daily living activities. You will document the consumers psychiatric component of nursing care in correlation with treatment plan performance goals.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:- Fulltime employment
- The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits pay increases paid leave and holidays as well as opportunities for career advancement.
- Hours of work during training: 1st shift 7:00 AM 3:30 PM)
- Work hours: 1st shift 7:00 AM 3:30 PM or 2nd shift 3:20 PM 11:20 PM) Sunday through Saturday
- 4week pattern work every other weekend and holidays as assigned
- Overtime: As needed subject to emergency call in
- May change based on operational needs.
- More than one position may be filled by this posting.
- FREE PARKING!
- 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 $66076.00 before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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.
- PA residency requirementis 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.
- 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.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening test.
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- 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 www.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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 or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/testonce for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
