NURSE AIDE

Nurse Aide

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Nurse Aide

Salary

$42,458.00 - $54,309.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2024-80037

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Nrsg Swvc

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

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00134980

Bureau / Division

Military and Veterans Affairs / Southwestern Veterans' Center Nursing

Worksite Address

7060 Highland Drive

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15206

Contact Name

Natalie Fewell

Contact Phone

412.665.6729

Contact Email

nfewell@pa.gov

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you an ambitious and confident caretaker dedicated to providing amazing resident care? Would you enjoy working in a long-term care facility to help those who served our country? Check out this opportunity for a Certified Nurse Aide The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Southwestern Veterans' Center, is seeking hard-working, compassionate, and caring nurse aides who are dedicated to providing quality care for our residents. We have wonderful opportunities for full-time 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts for Certified Nurse Aides who strive to provide our veterans and their spouses with dedicated and superior care. Apply today and see what a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has to offer you

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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=00247582) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 80-hours biweekly.

+ Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (1st Shift) with a 30-minute lunch; 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (2nd Shift) with a 30-minute lunch; and 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM (3rd Shift) with a 30-minute lunch. You are required to work every other weekend, with rotating off days during the week.

+ 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.

Preferred Qualification (not required)

+ Previous long term care experience is preferred.

Legal Requirements:

+ A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a 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 willnotbe 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 towww.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.

05

Preferred Qualification: Do you possess previous experience working in a long-term care facility?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov

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