Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and _ **making a** _ **_difference_** in the lives of others.

• _Make more than a Living, Make a Difference_**
• _Our Benefits:_**
• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
  
  

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

**Hourly Rate: $27.00 - $28.00**

**Duties and Responsibilities**

• The Licensed Practical Nurse works closely with students and nursing staff to apply health and wellness care plans.
• Provides nursing services within the scope of practice for state-specific nurse Practice Act.
• Performs physical, emotional wellness assessments, and cursory exams for all students.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse provides for a wellness care plan that addresses students' needs according to protocol outlined in Health Standing Orders or refers students to the Center Physician/mid-level practitioner.
• Reviews all laboratory results and flags abnormal results for review by the center Physician.
• Follows protocol for infection control by adhering to the Blood borne Pathogen Control plan and disinfecting work sites. Ensures the appropriate handling of specimens and equipment, as well as the sterilization of equipment.
• Documents each encounter with students in their health records.
  
  

**Qualifications**

• State Licensed Vocational Nurse's License/Licensed Practical Nurse's License and one year's experience as a practicing LVN/LPN.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice in state of Pennsylvania.
• Prefer two or more years of experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.
  
  

_\*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified._

**About our Program**

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

**Our Program Location:**

Pittsburgh Job Corps

7175 Highland Dr.

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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