Licensed Practical Nurse- Danville State Hospital (2nd shift)

THE POSITION

The Department of Human Services, Danville State Hospital, provides dedicated, high-quality care to people who call Danville State Hospital home. We are seeking hard-working, enthusiastic, compassionate, and caring individuals who are committed to providing exceptional care to our consumers.

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. Duties are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of nursing practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Do You Have Student Loan Debt?

Learn about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. If you have student loan debt, working for the Commonwealth gets you one step closer to loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, or PSLF. PSLF provides employees who work in public service some relief on their student loans. Working for the Commonwealth is considered public service under PSLF. Through PSLF, borrowers with Federal Direct Loans making payments in certain repayment plans can have the balance of the student loans forgiven after making 120 qualifying payments.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Full-time employment.
• Work hours: 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM); 30-minute lunch.
• Rotating schedule, work every other weekend and holidays as assigned.
• May change based on operational needs.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
• Overtime: As needed.
• FREE PARKING!
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

Legal Requirements:

• 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 satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.

How to Apply:

• 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.

Veterans:

• 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.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.