PRN Nurse Aide

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2023-76803 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2024 TO MARCH 5, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

We have a wonderful opportunity for Certified Nurse Aides (which requires active registration in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry). We have an exhilarating career for you, and we would like to talk with you about it!

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Southeastern Veterans' Center, is seeking a hard-working, passionate, and caring individuals who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. Our facility offers veterans and their spouses dedicated, superior care. If you are an ambitious, confident person dedicated 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

Our enthusiastic and dedicated nursing staff provides 24-hour care, seven days a week. From helping our residents prepare for their day to assisting them to participate in exciting activities, you will play a huge role in their day. Through this day-to-day contact with our residents, you will have the ability to positively impact their quality of life by providing the best possible 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 are available on the following shifts (up to 48-hours bi-weekly):
  • 1st shift 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM
  • 2nd shift 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
  • 3rd shift 11:15 PM to 7:45 AM
  • Training will be conducted on 1st shift (6:45 AM to 3:15 PM)

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience as an Aide Trainee; or
• One year of paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric, developmentally disabled, or physically or mentally ill patients/residents; and graduation from high school or equivalent.

Special Requirement:

• Employees assigned to these positions must be registered and certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as having met the competency requirements for performing nurse aide work.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

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

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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