Licensed Practical Nurse - Delaware Valley Veterans' Home
About The Position
The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide consistent, safe, and respectful nursing care to residents at the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home, which serves veterans and their spouses. The nurse assists the RN with health-status checks and confidential documentation; administers medications and treatments; verifies pharmacy orders and maintains records; observes residents, reports changes or concerns, and documents daily care; collaborates with the RN on care planning and adjustments; and supports resident safety, hygiene, grooming, and infection control. The position may involve focused care in specialty units such as Alzheimer care. This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week and 80 hours per pay period. The first shift is 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch period. Rotating weekends and holidays are scheduled, and working every other weekend is required. Telework is not available. New Commonwealth employees selected for the position begin at an annual salary of $68,914 before taxes. A nursing referral program may provide eligible referring employees and referred candidates payments of up to $4,000.
Requirements
- Have active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
- Employees with an active temporary practice permit must obtain Licensed Practical Nurse licensure within the one-year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
- At appointment, provide proof of a current, valid Pennsylvania temporary practice permit or Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse license.
- Applicants within 60 days of completing a State Board of Nursing-approved licensed practical nursing program are eligible to apply.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- A conditional offer may require satisfactory completion of a medical examination.
- A conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police and FBI clearances.
Responsibilities
- Assist the RN with checking residents’ health status and maintaining accurate, confidential documentation.
- Administer medications and treatments, verify pharmacy orders, and maintain accurate records.
- Observe residents for changes or concerns, report findings, and document daily care activities.
- Work with the RN to plan and adjust resident care.
- Participate in nursing committees when 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.
Benefits
- Eligible referring employees and referred candidates may receive payments of up to $4,000 through the Nursing Referral Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
