Nurse Aide

Full Job Description

Are you ready to build a career that offers more than just a paycheck?

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking compassionate and dedicated full-time Nurse Aides to join our outstanding health care team.

In this vital role, you will provide superior nursing care to our resident veterans and their spouses at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home.

Do not miss this opportunity to transform your skills into meaningful service and be part of something truly impactful.

Apply today and unlock a rewarding future where your work truly matters every day.

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!

Requirements

Our caring and dedicated nursing team provides around-the-clock care, seven days a week.

From assisting residents with their morning routines to supporting their participation in engaging activities, you play an important role in their daily lives.

Through regular, hands-on care, you can make a positive difference in residents’ quality of life.

Under the direct supervision of licensed staff, you will assist residents according to their individual care plans.

Your duties include observing residents’ conditions, taking vital signs, and collecting specimens such as urine, stool, and sputum.

You will treat residents with compassion and respect while helping with personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, and hair, oral, and nail care.

Other responsibilities include making beds, changing linens, serving meal trays, assisting with feeding, and accurately recording the care provided.

You will also help maintain a safe environment by following infection control policies and universal health care precautions.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 3rd shift (10:45 PM to 7:15 AM), rotating days and weekends, 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,294.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

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.
• 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.

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.