Licensed Practical Nurse - Warren State Hospital 2nd Shift
Licensed Practical Nurse - Warren State Hospital 2nd Shift
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$ 66076 - 82475
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Job Description
THE POSITION
The Department of Human Services Warren State Hospital is seeking reliable and caring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who wants to enjoy a rewarding career while helping to care for individuals who have serious mental illness.
You will be part of a dedicated team focused on improving individuals mental health and quality of life by providing care during their mental health recovery. Come join the DHS team apply today!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
You will provide direct nursing care and treatment services which includes recording and reporting vital signs symptoms and reactions or responses to medication/treatments; accurately complying with medication administration policy and completion of physicians orders; and assisting patients with ADLs skin care room care mealtimes and other associated nursing care techniques. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on improving individuals mental health and quality of life by providing care during their mental health recovery. Come join the DHS team apply today!
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; 80 hours biweekly.
- The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits pay increases paid leave and holidays as well as opportunities for career advancement.
- Work hours are 2nd shift 3:00 PM 11:30 PM) with 30minute lunch.
- May change based on operational needs
- Rotating schedule works weekends and holidays.
- Overtime: As needed
- Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
- FREE PARKING!
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Please Note: 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. Please check your email including spam 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 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.
- 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 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
