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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a part-time Nurse Aide at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center in Scranton, PA to support residents and assist licensed staff. The role emphasizes comfort, dignity, and a homelike environment as residents move through daily routines.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities, transfers, meals, and skincare, observing changes, and documenting care while supporting a 2nd/3rd shift schedule on-site. Telework is not offered.

Qualifications

• Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.
• Six months of paid experience in geriatric or physically ill care.
• Registration required for long-term or specialized care facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities, grooming, meals, transfers, and restorative programs.
• Observe resident conditions, report changes, respond to call bells, and participate in updates.

Skills

Nurse Aide Registration

Job description

Salary

$21.65 Hourly

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Part-time

Job Number

N-2026-59261

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Nrsg Gjmvc

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

1/3/2027 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

00134780

Bureau / Division

Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center / Nursing

Worksite Address

401 Penn Avenue

City

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18503

Contact Name

Leann Marzani

Contact Phone

570.961.4407

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

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. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on providing non‑professional nursing care and supporting daily routines for residents at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center. As a Nurse Aide, you will perform the following duties:

• Resident Support: Assist residents with daily activities, grooming, meals, transfers, and restorative programs
• Care Observation: Observe resident conditions, report changes, answer call bells, and participate in shift‑to‑shift updates
• Room Care: Maintain organized resident rooms, remove obstacles, report concerns, and support a neat homelike environment
• Equipment Use: Apply stockings, elastic bandages, and skin care products, and gather vital signs and related information
• Documentation Tasks: Record all care and services performed for residents on appropriate forms
• Transport Assistance: Escort residents to appointments, move residents safely, and monitor outdoor areas when needed

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.

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 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.