Nurse Aide

Are you looking for an exhilarating career instead of just a paycheck? Are you ready to put your Nurse Aide certification to work and ensure our nation's heroes receive superior care? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is actively seeking compassionate and dynamic Nurse Aides to join our dedicated health care team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional custodial care and support to our resident veterans and their spouses at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. If you are passionate about growing a fulfilling career, apply now and become an integral part of a team committed to providing amazing resident care!

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Our enthusiastic and dedicated nursing staff provides 24-hour care, seven days per week. Under the direct supervision of a licensed professional supervisor, Nurse Aides assist residents in accordance with their individualized care plans. Duties include monitoring and recording vital signs, height, and weight, as well as collecting specimens such as urine, feces, and sputum. You will demonstrate compassion and respect as you assist with basic personal hygiene tasks, including hair, oral, and nail care, as well as bathing and dressing. Other daily tasks include making beds, distributing linens, serving food trays, assisting with feeding, and recording care and services performed. Additionally, you maintain a safe environment for residents and strictly follow infection control procedures 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 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM), rotating weekends and holidays, 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.