Licensed Practical Nurse Warren State Hospital (2nd Shift)
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.
- Shift and hours
- 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) · rotating schedule 80 hours biweekly
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Behavioral Health individuals who have serious mental illness
- License
- LPN license This position requires active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practice Nurse in Pennsylvania.active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania
- Term
- Permanent Full-time employment; 80 hours biweekly.Full-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed 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.
- License
- active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania This position requires active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practice Nurse in Pennsylvania. Check your license
- License
- current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA LPN license at time of appointment 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. Check your license
- Education
- within 60 days of completing a state board-approved LPN program
- Also asks
- ability to perform essential job functions You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Also asks
- satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening test A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and a drug screening test.
- Also asks
- submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance
What it pays
- Pay reviews
- starting annual salary of $68,914.00 (before taxes) for candidates new to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employment Please Note: 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).Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Benefits
- Benefitspay increasesThe Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
- Benefitspaid leave and holidays
- Benefitsopportunities for career advancement
- Benefitsmultiple health plans including vision, dental, and wellness programsOur comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
- Benefitsmultiple retirement and investment plan options
- Benefitspaid vacation
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- Benefitspaid sick leave
- Benefitseight weeks of paid parental leave
- Benefitsmilitary leave
- Benefitspaid time off for most major U.S. holidays
- Benefitsinternal mobility and professional development opportunities
- Benefitsemployee-only discounts and rates on services and membershipsOur employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
- Free parking
- Paid parental leave
- Internal mobility program
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid military leave
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
- Paid sick time
The role and schedule
- Union
- Union position
- Day to day
- prepare and administer medications and treatments Medication Tasks: Prepare and administer medications and treatments
- Day to day
- assist patients with daily living activities and therapeutic care Patient Support: Assist patients with daily living activities and therapeutic care
- Day to day
- record patient behavior, progress notes, and responses to care Clinical Documentation: Record patient behavior, progress notes, and responses to care
- Day to day
- respond to emergencies and apply crisis intervention techniques Emergency Response: Respond to emergencies and apply crisis intervention techniques
- Day to day
- promote clean, safe conditions and follow infection control procedures Safety Practices: Promote clean, safe conditions and follow infection control procedures
- Day to day
- act as patient advocate and communicate needs to nursing staff Advocacy Role: Act as patient advocate and communicate needs to nursing staff
- Hours stated
- 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) with 30-minute lunch. Rotating schedule Works holidays and weekends
- Weekends
- works weekends Works holidays and weekends
- Holidays
- works holidays
- Details
- overtime as needed Overtime: As needed
- Travel
- travel as needed Travel: As needed
- Details
- no telework option Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
The workplace
- Address
- 33 Main Drive, Warren, PA, 16365
- Parking
- free parking FREE PARKING!
Workplace: Warren State Hospital.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
About this role
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 individual's mental health and quality of life by providing care during their mental health recovery. Come join the DHS team, apply today!
Description of work
This position supports the daily clinical and therapeutic needs of patients by carrying out essential nursing tasks. It plays a key role in maintaining safe care, clear communication, and steady support throughout the treatment process.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will perform the following
duties
- Medication Tasks: Prepare and administer medications and treatments
- Patient Support: Assist patients with daily living activities and therapeutic care
- Clinical Documentation: Record patient behavior, progress notes, and responses to care
- Emergency Response: Respond to emergencies and apply crisis intervention techniques
- Safety Practices: Promote clean, safe conditions and follow infection control procedures
- Advocacy Role: Act as patient advocate and communicate needs to nursing staff
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.
Work hours are
2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) with 30-minute lunch. Rotating schedule Works holidays and weekends Multiple positions may be filled from this posting Overtime: As needed Travel: As needed
Free parking!
The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. 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 $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.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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.
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We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
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Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U. S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
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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
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.
Application details and notices
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full-time employment; 80 hours biweekly.
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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.
Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
What's around it?
Warren, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 2% below the US average
- Median rent
- $771/mo
- Household income
- $53,815/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
