Nurse Manager 1

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs seeks a Nurse Manager 1 to lead nursing staff at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. The role shapes daily clinical operations, ensuring high-quality care for veterans and spouses.

Lead regulatory compliance efforts, review care plans, and drive quality assurance programs while mentoring supervision staff. Full-time, 2nd shift, with a flexible schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years as a Registered Nurse Supervisor or three years as a Registered Nurse Instructor in a facility serving veterans or disabled individuals.
• Six years of professional nursing experience including one year in a supervisory/consultative capacity; a BSN is required; a master's can substitute for up to one year.

Responsibilities

• Inspect nursing units for compliance and assess resident care needs.
• Review treatment plans to ensure they meet resident needs and nursing standards.
• Provide input into policies to support regulatory compliance.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and direct staff as needed.
• Observe resident conditions and ensure changes are reported appropriately.
• Orient supervisors and assist with new employee training and evaluation.

Skills

RN supervision

RN instructor

nursing leadership

regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's in Nursing (optional for substitution)

Job description

Join the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) as a Nurse Manager 1 and help lead high-quality care for veterans and their spouses at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. In this role, you will guide nursing staff and strengthen daily clinical operations. Your leadership will influence important decisions that shape a steady, supportive environment for residents and employees alike. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a strong impact every day.

This position assists the Clinical Services Manager in planning, organizing, and directing clinical and administrative functions within the Nursing Department. The work supports regulatory compliance, resident care, and strong nursing operations. As a Nurse Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Unit Inspection: Inspect nursing units for compliance and assess resident care needs
• Care Evaluation: Review treatment plans to ensure they meet resident needs and nursing standards
• Policy Input: Provide input into policies to support compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Quality Review: Participate in quality assurance programs and direct staff as needed
• Resident Monitoring: Observe resident conditions and ensure changes are reported appropriately
• Staff Orientation: Orient supervisors and assist with new employee training and evaluation

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 2nd shift (1:00 PM to 9:30 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work a flex-schedule with evenings and weekends as needed.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as a Registered Nurse Supervisor or three years as a Registered Nurse Instructor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) in a facility providing care and services for people with a mental or physical injury, illness, or developmental disability; or
• Six years of professional nursing experience, which includes one year in a supervisory or consultative capacity providing nursing care and services for people with a mental or physical injury, illness, or developmental disability; and a bachelor's degree in nursing, nursing education, or nursing administration. A master's degree in nursing, nursing education, or nursing administration may be substituted for up to one year of the required general professional nursing work experience. or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year in a supervisory or consultative capacity providing nursing care and services for people with a mental or physical injury, illness, or developmental disability.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.