Nurse Aide

Are you an ambitious and confident caregiver with a passion for delivering exceptional care to veterans and their spouses? If so, we have a remarkable opportunity for you! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center is seeking part-time Nurse Aides to join our dedicated team. This is your chance to make a profound difference to the lives of our nation's heroes by ensuring they receive the highest standard of care. If you are committed to providing outstanding support to our residents, this role could be the perfect fit 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 Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center team, 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 participating in exciting activities, you will play a huge role in their well-being. 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.

In this position, you will play a key part in residents' care plans by attending and actively engaging in interdisciplinary team meetings, where you will help discuss treatment plans and develop personalized interventions to meet each resident's rehabilitation or maintenance goals. You will monitor residents' conditions and report any changes to the professional nursing staff. Your responsibilities include answering call bells, assisting with care needs, and conducting rounds during your shift. You will also participate in shift-to-shift reports with other personnel.

• Part-time employment, 8 hours per day, 20 hours per week
• Work hours are 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM) and 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM), rotating days and weekends with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will be required to work every other weekend.
• Hourly Rate: 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Special Requirements:

• 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 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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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.

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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.