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LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Corrections
Job Description
Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Expert Level Position Details Location:
SCI Waymart, 11 Farview Drive, Waymart, PA 18472
Department:
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC)
Position Level:
Expert Shift:
10:00 p.m
- 6:30 a.m. Compensation Options Tier 1
- Benefits-Eligible W-2: $37 per hour Tier 2
- Non-Benefits-Eligible W-2: $41 per hour 1099
Independent Contractor:
$44 per hour Important 1099
Notice:
Independent contractors are self-employed and are not eligible for employee benefits, paid time off, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation coverage, or employer-paid payroll taxes. Independent contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and other applicable obligations. Expert-Level LPN Opportunity The successful Correctional LPN will be recognized as an experienced nursing professional who can perform assigned duties independently, provide guidance, troubleshoot clinical concerns, and answer questions within the practical-nursing scope of practice. Key LPN Responsibilities Provide practical nursing care and treatment to inmates and detainees. Administer and document medications and treatments according to provider orders. Implement nursing care plans and promptly report changes in patients' physical, emotional, or behavioral conditions. Measure and document vital signs, collect specimens, and maintain accurate electronic medical records. Respond appropriately to routine clinical needs and medical emergencies. Follow all nursing, infection-control, safety, confidentiality, and correctional-security requirements. Core Nursing Competencies Medication administration, dose calculations, IV therapy, and clinical treatments Patient assessment, vital-sign monitoring, and specimen collection CPR, first aid, oxygen administration, and emergency response Wound care, catheter care, infection control, and sterile technique Enteral nutrition, neurological checks, ostomy care, and safe patient handling Minimum Qualifications Current Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse license. Ability to enter and maintain patient information in an electronic medical records system. Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office. Strong clinical observation, communication, organization, and documentation skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment within the LPN scope of practice. Ability to work safely and professionally in a secure correctional environment. Make an Impact As a Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse at SCI Waymart, you will provide essential overnight healthcare while helping maintain a safe, professional, and respectful treatment environment. Apply today and bring your LPN experience to a meaningful public-service opportunity.
Job Types:
Contract, Full-time Pay:
$37.00
- $44.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Referral program Application Question(s): Have you ever worked for a PA State Correctional Institution and if so, are you eligible for rehire?
MUST ANSWER
1099
Acknowledgment:
If I am engaged, or elect to be engaged, as a 1099 independent contractor, I understand that I am not an employee of QPCS and am not eligible for employer-sponsored fringe benefits, workers' compensation coverage, or unemployment compensation through QPCS, except as otherwise required by applicable law. I understand that I am responsible for my own taxes, insurance, and business expenses.
Experience:
Correctional/ psych nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
LPN License (Required) BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance
- Unemployment Insurance
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$65,024 / year median in Pennsylvania
+10% projected growth