Nurse Aide (Part-Time) - Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center in Scranton, seeks a part-time Nurse Aide to support veterans and spouses, assist licensed staff, and help residents through daily routines with dignity and compassion.

The role emphasizes teamwork and high-quality care in a long-term facility. Shifts are 2nd (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) and 3rd (11:00 PM–7:30 AM) with 20 hours/week, no telework, and every-other-weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.
• Six months of paid experience in care for geriatric or physically ill residents.
• Registration must be active for this facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and activities.
• Support licensed staff to promote comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Maintain a tidy, organized, and respectful care environment.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality resident care.

Skills

Nurse Aide Registration

Geriatric Care Experience

Education

Active Nurse Aide Registry in PA

Job description

As a part-time Nurse Aide with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center, you will play a key part in creating a safe, steady, and encouraging environment for veterans and their spouses. This role offers meaningful hands-on involvement and the chance to support licensed staff as residents move through their daily routines. You will help promote comfort, dignity, and organization throughout the unit, making each resident feel supported and respected. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who take pride in teamwork, compassion, and delivering high-quality 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.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, 20 hours per week
• Work hours are 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM) and 3rd shift (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will be required to work every other weekend.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.
• 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.

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.