Registered Nurse - Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home (2nd & 3rd Shift)

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse who wants to make a real difference every day. This role gives you the chance to support veterans in a caring and respectful setting. You will join a team that values teamwork, compassion, and high-quality care. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career serving those who served our nation and their spouses.

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

This position plays a key role in supporting the health and daily care of residents while guiding other nursing staff. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Nursing Care: Provide assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate resident health services
• Medication Oversight: Administer medications and monitor proper documentation by qualified personnel
• Resident Monitoring: Observe resident conditions, record daily care, and report changes to appropriate staff
• Leadership Support: Guide subordinates, evaluate performance, and assist with training and workflow planning
• Care Coordination: Complete assessments, assist with admissions, and share updates with incoming nursing staff
• Safety Compliance: Follow facility safety rules and report hazards or incidents to the supervisor

Interested in learning more? Additional information regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment; 80 hours/biweekly
• Work hours are
  • 2nd shift, 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM
  • 3rd shift, 10:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Work every other weekend
• We offer a competitive salary and state benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance coverage; excellent vacation, sick, and holiday leave package; and retirement plan.
• 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.
• 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 $89,882.00 (before taxes).
• 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 Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered 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 graduating from a school of nursing 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 Registered 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