Nurse Aide

THE POSITION

Are you a Certified Nurse Aide looking for a wonderful opportunity to work with an amazing team dedicated to providing superior care to veterans and their spouses? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home is seeking hard‑working and passionate Nurse Aides who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. If you are an ambitious, confident person wanting an exhilarating career, we would like to talk with you about it!

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!

Our enthusiastic and dedicated nursing staff provides comprehensive, 24‑hour care, seven days per week. You will play an essential role in our residents’ experiences by assisting with daily routines and encouraging participation in enriching activities. Your exceptional care and meaningful interactions will have a positive impact on our veterans and their spouses that provides genuine enjoyment and quality of life.

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

• Full‑time employment, 40 hours per week.
• Work hours are 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM) and 3rd shift (10:45 PM to 7:15 AM), with a 30‑minute lunch. You will be required to work every other weekend.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.
• 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.

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry; or
  • Six months of paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents.
  • This position is assigned to a long‑term or specialized care facility and requires active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.
• Additional Requirements:
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.