Nurse Aide

Take on this rewarding opportunity to provide amazing care to Pennsylvania's veterans! The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking a dedicated and caring Nurse Aide to join our nursing staff at the Southwestern Veterans' Center. In this role, you will help us continue to provide our residents with the care and support to live an active and healthy life. Apply today to begin a career caring for vulnerable populations and making a difference in the lives of American heroes!

In this position, you will provide non-professional nursing care to the residents at Southwestern Veterans' Center on an as needed basis. This will involve participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and the development of individualized interventions and methods. You will assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and getting in and out of bed. Some of your duties will include applying safety devices and medications, distributing meals and water, and transporting residents. As an aide, you will record all care and services performed for residents, as well as maintaining positive working relationships with your fellow staff members. Additionally, you will maintain and improve your skills by attending training programs.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 75 hours biweekly
• Work hours are on a compressed schedule, six 12.5-hour shifts, 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, rotating days, with a 30-minute lunch. You will be required to work every other weekend.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry; or
• Six months of paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents.
• This position is assigned to a long-term or specialized care facility and requires active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Previous long term care experience

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require 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).
• 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.

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.