Licensed Practical Nurse - Southeastern Veterans' Center (2nd and 3rd Shift)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Spring City (Chester County); Sur place; USD 62 022 - 75 805; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Nursing Referral Program

Health Insurance

Generous Leave Policies

Résumé du poste

The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Spring City to provide compassionate care to veterans. This position requires working full-time with specific responsibilities including health assessment support, medication management, and resident observation.

Candidates must have an active PA nursing license and be prepared for rotating shifts. The starting salary for this role is $68,914 annually, and the position does not allow for telework.

Qualifications

• Current authorization to practice as a Licensed Practitioner Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsabilités

• Assist the RN with health assessments and documentation.
• Administer medications and verify pharmacy orders.
• Observe residents for changes and report findings.
• Coordinate care with the RN.
• Ensure residents are clean and safe.

Connaissances

Health Assessment Support

Medication Management

Resident Observation

Safety and Hygiene

Specialized Care

Formation

Licensed Practical Nurse License in Pennsylvania

Description du poste

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse role at the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs offers a chance to make a real difference every day. At the southeastern veterans home, you will support our veterans and spouses by providing dependable and compassionate care. This position allows you to build strong connections while working in a team that values respect and service. Join us and help create a welcoming and safe home for those who served.

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

Description of Work

This position helps ensure that residents receive consistent, safe, and respectful nursing care in a supportive environment. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Health Assessment Support: Assist the RN by checking resident health status and ensuring accurate and confidential documentation
• Medication Management: Administer medications and treatments, verify pharmacy orders, and maintain accurate records
• Resident Observation: Observe residents for changes or concerns and report findings while documenting daily care activities
• Care Coordination: Work with the RN to help plan and adjust resident care and participate in nursing committees when needed
• Safety and Hygiene: Ensure residents are clean, safe, and well groomed while supporting infection control practices
• Specialized Care: Provide focused care for residents in specialty units such as Alzheimer care

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Hours and Additional Information:

• Full‑time employment, 8hrs per day, 40hrs per week
• Positions are available on the following shifts:
  • 2nd shift – 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • 3rd shift – 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Rotating weekends and holidays.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: 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).
• DMVA is pleased to announce the launch of a Nursing Referral Program, promoting the hiring and retention of nursing staff at Pennsylvania's veterans homes. Under this program, both referring employees and referred candidates may be eligible for payments of up to $4,000.
• 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

• 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 may 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.
• 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.

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.