NURSE AIDE

Nurse Aide

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Nurse Aide

Salary

$42,458.00 - $54,309.00 Annually

Location

Erie County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2024-79319

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Nrsg Soldiers Sailors

Opening Date

04/02/2024

Closing Date

7/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30320

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSMCE

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00134180

Worksite Address

560 East 3rd Street

City

Erie, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16507

Contact Name

Shaun Grippe

Contact Phone

814.878.4943

Contact Email

sgrippe@pa.gov

Bureau / Division

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs / Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, Nursing

+ Description

+ Benefits

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THE POSITION

Are you a Certified Nurse Aide who would like to work with an amazing team whose main goal is to ensure our nation's heroes receive the best care possible? If so, we have an opportunity for you The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home , is seeking full-time Nurse Aides for the 2nd and 3rd shifts. The ideal candidate is a hardworking, compassionate and caring individual who is devoted to taking care of our long-term care residents. Our facility offers veterans and their spouses dedicated, superior care.

If you are an ambitious and confident individual dedicated to providing quality resident care, this job is for you Watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/embed/fOHZ1a-PAVs?rel=0) 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 Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home team, apply today

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Our enthusiastic and dedicated nursing staff provides 24-hour care, seven days a week. From helping our residents prepare for their day to assisting them to participate in exciting activities, you will play a huge role in their day. 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 (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00272442) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment; 8-hours/day; 40 hours/week

+ Work hours are as follows, and each shift has a 30-minute lunch:

+ 2nd Shift: 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM, work every other weekend

+ 3rd Shift: 10:45 PM to 7:15 AM, work every other weekend

+ Rotating weekends and holidays.

+ Overtime: As needed.

+ 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 and drug screening.

+ 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 willnot 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:

+ 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%20Info/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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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess six or more months of full-time paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Do you possess active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If yes, please list your certification number and expiration date below. If you do not have a certification, please list N/A in the text box.

Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov

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