Nurse Aide

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Scranton, Fort Wayne (Lackawanna County, IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Nurse Aide at a veterans' center, where you will provide essential care to improve the quality of life for residents. This rewarding role involves assisting with daily activities, participating in care planning, and ensuring the well-being of our veterans. If you are passionate about making a difference and dedicated to providing exceptional care, this position offers a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth. Be part of a team that values compassion and commitment to excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Vacation Time

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Sick Time

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Active registration in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry is required.
• Experience in caring for geriatric or physically ill patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and report vital signs.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss treatment plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Active registration as a Nurse Aide

Six months of experience with geriatric patients

Job description

dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan

Begin an exhilarating and rewarding career as a Nurse Aide for the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking hardworking, passionate, and caring people to positively impact 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 providing exceptional experiences for our residents!

THE POSITION

Begin an exhilarating and rewarding career as a Nurse Aide for the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking hardworking, passionate, and caring people to positively impact 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 providing exceptional experiences for our residents!

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 Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center. 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
• Positions are available on the following shifts, with a 30-minute lunch break. You will work rotating days, including weekends and holidays. You will be required to work every other weekend.
  • 2nd shift: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
  • 3rd shift: 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 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.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.
• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail] .

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.

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