Soldiers Home Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $67,558.00 - $84,332.00 Annually
Location : Erie County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-49661-30250
Department: Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Division: MV Nrsg Soldiers Sailors
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 30250
Position Number: 00058248
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: N1
Pay Group: ST06
Bureau / Division Code: 00134180
Bureau / Division: Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home
Worksite Address: 560 East 3rd Street
City: Erie, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 16507
Contact Name: Robert Orton
Contact Phone: 814.878.4922
Contact Email: rorton@pa.gov
THE POSITION
The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is seeking hardworking and caring people who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. The Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' 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!
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; 80 hours biweekly
  • 2nd Shift, 2:45pm to 11:15pm
  • 3rd Shift, 10:45pm to 7:15am
• Work every other weekend
• 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 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 Practical 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:

• A 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.

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 transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION 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).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email

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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
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• Yes

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LPN - Do you possess active authorization to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania; or do you possess an active temporary permit to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania?

• Yes
• No

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Nurse - If yes, please list the state that issued your license, your license number, and the expiration date. If you answered no to the question above, please type N/A in the box below.
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Are you within 60 days of graduating from a Licensed Practical Nursing program?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the question above, please provide your anticipated completion date in the text box below. If you answered no to the question above, please type N/A in the text box below.
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Are you willing to work 2nd shift? You will be considered for only the shift(s) you indicate you are willing to work.

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to work 3rd shift? You will be considered for only the shift(s) you indicate you are willing to work.

• Yes
• No

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