Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Delaware Valley Veterans' Home is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator to join the nursing department. This position requires a registered nurse with experience in coordinating assessments for veterans. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a deep understanding of the healthcare needs of veterans. If you have a passion for helping those who have served our country and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position.

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As a Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of residents at the veterans' home. You will coordinate and oversee the collaborative, interdisciplinary assessment, and care planning process, which includes conducting comprehensive resident assessments, coordinating and planning care, advocating for residents, and facilitating communication among team members, residents, and families. In addition, you will be involved with quality assurance activities, external site visits for the clinical review of residency applications, and staff training programs to enhance the quality of resident care.

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

• Full-time employment (40-hour work week)
• Work hours are 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM), rotating weekends and holidays, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of clinical nursing experience in a long-term care facility including the performance of MDS-based nursing assessments and the development of individualized nursing care plans; or
  
• Possession of an active certification as a Resident Assessment Coordinator - Certified (RAC-CT) as issued by the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination (AANAC).
  

Special Requirements:

• This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

• All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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.
  1. 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).
• 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.