JOB
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 Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' 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!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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:
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Health Assessment Support: Assist the RN by checking resident health status and ensuring accurate and confidential documentation
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Medication Management: Administer medications and treatments, verify pharmacy orders, and maintain accurate records
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Resident Observation: Observe residents for changes or concerns and report findings while documenting daily care activities
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Care Coordination: Work with the RN to help plan and adjust resident care and participate in nursing committees when needed
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Safety and Hygiene: Ensure residents are clean, safe, and well groomed while supporting infection control practices
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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; 80 hours biweekly
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2nd Shift, 2:45pm to 11:15pm
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3rd Shift, 10:45pm to 7:15am
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Work every other weekend
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Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting salary of $68,914.00 (before taxes).
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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.
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- 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).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email
