Registered Nurse; Part-Time - Southeastern Veterans' Center; 2nd and 3rd Shift

The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is seeking hardworking and caring people who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. The Southeast Veterans’ Center 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 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!

• Resident Assessments: Conduct assessments, observe changes, and document care in approved systems.
• Care Coordination: Develop care plans, coordinate implementation with staff, and revise plans based on resident response.
• Medication Oversight: Dispense medications, ensure proper administration by qualified personnel, and maintain accurate medication records.
• Team Communication: Relay important information to supervisors, participate in rounds and meetings, and support communication among staff, residents, and families.
• Quality and Safety: Conduct audits, follow regulatory standards, support QAPI efforts, and take corrective action on safety concerns.
• Leadership Support: Provide guidance to subordinates, teach procedures, evaluate performance, and assist with staffing needs.

• Part-time employment, 8 hours per day; 40 hours per week.
• Positions are available on the following shifts:
  • 2nd shift – 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
  • 3rd shift – 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Rotating weekends and holidays.
• Telework: No telework option in this position.
• Salary: Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.
• DMVA is launching a Nursing Referral Program, offering payments up to $4,000 to both referring employees and referred candidates.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email; please check spam folders for notices.

• Special Requirements: Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Employees with an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within one year, per Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• Other Requirements:
  • PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
  • If within 60 days of graduating from an approved nursing school, you may apply; at appointment, prove possession of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer may require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening.
• Position falls under the Older Adult Protective Services Act; a conditional offer requires criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for state and local government jobs. Learn more .gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click Veterans.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request with the interviewer in advance.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion and 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 federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.