Registered PRN Nurse - Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home

THE POSITION

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking hard working 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 Registered 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

This position focuses on coordinating and delivering nursing care for residents while supporting the daily operations of the unit. You ensure that medical needs are met, records are maintained, and communication flows smoothly among staff and residents.

As a Registered PRN Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Resident Care: Assess resident conditions, supervise care, and adjust assignments based on needs
• Medical Support: Assist physicians during rounds, transcribe orders, and ensure treatments are completed
• Record Keeping: Document resident care, update medical records, and maintain medication information
• Care Planning: Develop care plans, coordinate implementation with staff, and revise plans based on resident response
• Supply Oversight: Manage ordering, inventory, and inspection of nursing supplies and equipment
• Staff Guidance: Teach procedures, monitor performance, and provide feedback to help improve nursing care

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Per Diem employment.
• Work Hours: As needed, up to 48 hours bi-weekly.
• Per Diem employees work shifts as needed (shifts vary) - Flex Schedule - As Needed - PRIMARILY 2ND AND 3RD SHIFT.
  • 2nd shift (2:45 PM - 11:15 PM)
  • 3rd shift (10:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• 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 hourly salary of $50.52.
  
• 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:

• 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).
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