Nurse Aide

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursing Referral Program with payments up to $4,000

Job summary

A veterans care home in Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated Nurse Aide to provide essential care for residents. You will assist in daily activities and support nursing staff in delivering quality care, contributing to the well-being of our veterans. Active registration as a Nurse Aide in Pennsylvania is required, along with experience in geriatric care. Join our team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who served.

Qualifications

• Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.
• Six months of paid experience in the care of geriatric patients.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-professional nursing care to residents.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Gather and report data such as vital signs.
• Participate in care plan meetings and report pertinent data.

Skills

Geriatric care

Patient treatment

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Aide Certification (PA)

Job description

The Position

Begin an exhilarating and rewarding career as a Nurse Aide for the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking hardworking, passionate and caring people to positively impact the quality of life of Pennsylvania's veterans by providing the best possible care. Apply today if you are an ambitious, confident person dedicated to providing amazing resident care. 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!

Description of Work

As a Nurse Aide, you will provide non-professional nursing care to the residents at Delaware Valley Veterans' Home. You will contribute to the residents' plans of care by participating in team meetings to discuss treatment plans and methods to approach resident-specific goals. In this position, you will assist residents, in accordance with the plan of care, to perform activities of daily living. You can expect to participate in and complete Restorative Nursing Programs, distribute meals, apply safety devices, and both gather and report pertinent data such as vital signs. Additionally, you will collect specimens as needed such as urine, feces, or sputum.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are as follows with rotating on and off duty days including weekends and holidays, with a 30-minute lunch. You will be required to work every other weekend.
• 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
• 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• 3rd shift: 10:30 PM to 6:00 AM
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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.

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.
• 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

• 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.