PRN Nurse Aide

If you are passionate about supporting military veterans and their spouses, we invite you to join our dynamic team as a PRN Nurse Aide! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Southeastern Veterans' Center offers opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as a strong sense of community and support for our employees. 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. Apply today!

Our enthusiastic and dedicated nursing staff provides 24-hour care, seven days per week. From helping our residents prepare for their day to assisting them with engaging in stimulating activities, you will play a significant role in their wellbeing. 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 (48 hours bi-weekly)
• Work hours are available on the following shifts:
  • 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)

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:

• You 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 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:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.