Licensed Practical Nurse - Southwestern Veterans' Center (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shift)

Salary

$67,558.00 - $84,332.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-45203-30250

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Nrsg Swvc

Opening Date

04/01/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30250

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00134980

Bureau / Division

Southwestern Veterans' Center/Nursing

Worksite Address

7060 Highland Drive

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15206

Contact Name

Natalie Fewell

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Southwestern Veterans Center provides dedicated, superior care to our veteran residents and their spouses. We are seeking hard working, enthusiastic, compassionate and caring people who are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents.

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!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In our long-term care facility, you would perform duties of a Licensed Practical Nurse in planning, implementing, and evaluating all assigned resident care in collaboration with a Registered Nurse, ensuring adherence to HIPAA standards. In doing so, you will have the ability to improve our residents' quality of life by providing the best care possible.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Hours and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment (8 hours/day; 40 hours/week).
• Positions are available on the following shifts:
  • 1st shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
  • 2nd shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM)
  • 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
• Rotating days and weekends. Working every other weekend is required.
• Lunch Period: 30 minutes
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,558.00 (before taxes).
• 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.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 Practical Nurse license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment may require satisfactory completion of a medical examination.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial tran

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other