LPN - Veteran Care at State Home (Part-Time, 2nd Shift)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential for 2nd shift

Nursing Referral Program up to $4,000

30-minute lunch

Work every other weekend

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to care for residents at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. You will deliver compassionate, safe nursing care to veterans and their spouses in a team that values respect and service.

Responsibilities include health assessment support, medication management, resident observation, care coordination, infection control, and specialized dementia care.

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as an LPN in Pennsylvania.
• Must obtain PA LPN licensure within one year if holding a temporary permit.
• PA residency requirement is waived.

Responsibilities

• Health assessment support by checking resident health status and documenting findings.
• Medication management including administering medications and verifying orders.
• Observe residents for changes and report findings with daily care documentation.
• Assist RN with care planning and coordinate resident care; participate in nursing committees when needed.
• Ensure residents are clean, safe, and well groomed; support infection control practices.
• Provide specialized care for residents in units such as Alzheimer care.

Skills

Health assessment support

Medication administration

Resident observation

Care coordination

Infection control

Dementia care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license – PA

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to care for residents at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. You will deliver compassionate, safe nursing care to veterans and their spouses in a team that values respect and service.

Responsibilities include health assessment support, medication management, resident observation, care coordination, infection control, and specialized dementia care.