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Nurse Aide

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Salary
Lackawanna County, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/31/2025
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our military veterans? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking dedicated and compassionate certified Nurse Aides to join our team at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside other professionals and provide quality care to those who have served our country. With full-time second and third shift positions available, you can be a part of empowering veterans and making the world a better place. If you are enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about making a positive impact, then we have an exhilarating career waiting for you!

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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 significant 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. 


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 (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a 30-minute lunch). 
    • Rotating duty days, including weekends and holidays
    • Working every other weekend is required
  • 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:

  • 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 Requirement: 

  • 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 dateLate 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: 

  • 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

 

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

 

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.

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