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Licensed Practical Nurse - Delaware Valley Veterans' Home
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia County, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2026
💰 $86,022/yr($68,914/yr – $86,022/yr)
About the role
Posting number: CS-2026-55896-30250
Department: Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Division: MV Nrsg Dvh
Job classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy
Categories: Nursing
Summary
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!
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!
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Examples 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:
- 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 this position can be found in the position description.
Work Hours and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment; 40 hours/week; 80 hours/pay.
- 3rd shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
- Lunch Period: 30 minutes
- Rotating weekends and holidays
- Working every other weekend is required
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- DMVA is pleased to announce the 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.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $68,914.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Qualifications
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 Pr
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