Licensed Practical Nurse - Delaware Valley Veterans' Home

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia County, PA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is seeking hardworking and caring people who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. The Delaware Valley Veterans' Home offers veterans and their spouses superior care. If you are an ambitious, confident Licensed Practical Nurse committed to providing amazing resident care, this job is for you! This position helps ensure that residents receive consistent, safe, and respectful nursing care in a supportive environment.

Requirements

• Active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practice Nurse in Pennsylvania
• 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.
• Conditional offer of employment may require satisfactory completion of a medical examination.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN by checking resident health status and ensuring accurate and confidential documentation
• Administer medications and treatments, verify pharmacy orders, and maintain accurate records
• Observe residents for changes or concerns and report findings while documenting daily care activities
• Work with the RN to help plan and adjust resident care and participate in nursing committees when needed
• Ensure residents are clean, safe, and well groomed while supporting infection control practices
• Provide focused care for residents in specialty units such as Alzheimer care

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree