Licensed Practical PRN Nurse - Southwestern Veterans Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; McCandless (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 48.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Military & Veterans Affairs seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN) to provide high‑quality, compassionate care at the Southwestern Veterans Center. The role supports the RN with health assessments, medication administration, and comprehensive resident care in a respectful environment.

Per DIEM as needed, telework not available. Starting hourly rate is $29.35; additional details will follow via email.

Formación

• Active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• If you hold a temporary practice permit, you must obtain LPN licensure within one year as defined by the PA State Board of Nursing.

Responsabilidades

• Assist RN by checking resident health status and documenting findings.
• Administer medications and treatments; verify pharmacy orders and maintain records.
• Observe residents for changes and report findings; document daily care activities.
• Work with RN to plan and adjust resident care; participate in nursing committees as needed.
• Ensure residents are clean, safe, and well groomed; support infection control practices.
• Provide focused care for residents in specialty units such as Alzheimer care.

Conocimientos

LPN license

Health assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Care coordination

Infection control

Educación

Active PA LPN license

Descripción del empleo

The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is seeking hard working and caring people who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. The Southwestern Veterans Center offers veterans and their spouses superior care. 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 PRN 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 Schedule and Additional Information

• Per DIEM As Needed
• 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 hourly rate of $29.35 (before taxes).
• 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

• A conditional offer of employment may require satisfactory completion of a medical examination.
• 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.

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.