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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Southwestern Veterans Center to provide compassionate nursing care, support a respectful and safe living environment, and assist with daily activities for veterans and spouses.

You will perform health assessments, administer medications, observe residents, coordinate with RNs, and help maintain infection control and hygiene, including Alzheimer care.

Qualifications

• Active PA LPN license required.
• Must obtain PA temporary permit/licensure within 1 year if currently holding a temporary permit.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with health status checks and documentation.
• Administer medications and verify orders.
• Observe residents for changes and report findings.
• Coordinate with RN to plan and adjust care and participate in nursing committees.
• Maintain infection control and hygiene.
• Provide focused care in specialty units such as Alzheimer care.

Skills

Health assessment support

Medication management

Resident observation

Care coordination

Safety and hygiene

Specialized care (Alzheimer)

Education

PA LPN license

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.

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:
  • 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 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.

• 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.