Licensed Practical Nurse - Southwestern Veterans' Center (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shift)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; McCandless (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursing Referral Program up to $4,000

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support veterans and spouses with compassionate, dependable care at Southwestern Veterans Center. The role emphasizes teamwork, respect, and service in a welcoming, safe home for those who served.

The LPN will perform health assessments, administer medications, observe residents, coordinate care with RNs, uphold safety and hygiene, and provide specialized Alzheimer care.

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• If holding a PA temporary practice permit, must obtain licensure within 1 year.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active LPN license (PA)

Education

Nursing program completion within 60 days

Job description

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 Southwestern Veterans Center, 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.

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 this position can be found in the position description.

Work Hours and Additional Information

• Full-time employment. 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week.
• Positions are available on the following shifts:
  • 1st shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) with a 30 minute lunch
  • 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) with a 30 minute lunch
  • 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM) with a 30 minute lunch
• Rotating days and weekends. Working every other weekend is required.
• 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. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 may require satisfactory completion of a medical examination.

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.