Registered Nurse (Part-Time) - Gino Merli Veterans' Center (2nd and 3rd Shift)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care and leadership at the Gino Merli Veterans' Center in Scranton. You will support residents by delivering high-quality nursing care, coordinating with physicians and families, and leading caregiving teams to ensure safe, compassionate service.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, updating care plans, and ensuring adherence to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently active Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain RN licensure within one year.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and leadership to support health and comfort of long-term care residents.
• Dispense medications, review records, and supervise medication administration.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Nursing care

Team leadership

Education

PA RN license

Job description

Salary

$43.08 - $53.66 Hourly

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Part-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61753-30420

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Nrsg Gjmvc

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

1/3/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30420

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

SEIU - Healthcare PA

Bargaining Unit

P4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00134780

Bureau / Division

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs/Gino Merli Veterans' Center

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

Join the Gino Merli Veterans' Center as a Registered Nurse with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. This is your chance to support residents who have served our nation and their spouses by helping them stay healthy and comfortable. You will be part of a caring team that values teamwork and strong communication. Your work will help improve the daily lives of the residents you serve.

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 provides nursing care and leadership to support the health and comfort of residents in a long term care setting. You will guide daily care, support communication, and ensure that nursing practices meet professional standards.

As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Resident Care: Provide nursing treatment, monitor conditions, and update care plans based on resident needs
• Medication Oversight: Dispense medications, review records, and check that assigned personnel follow proper procedures
• Team Leadership: Guide staff, assign tasks, and address concerns to maintain safe and effective care
• Communication Duties: Share important changes with supervisors, physicians, and families as needed
• Safety Practices: Follow all safety rules, report hazards, and use required protective equipment
• Documentation Tasks: Maintain accurate records, complete assessments, and support audits and reviews

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

Work Hours and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment (8 hours/day; 20 hours/week)
• Positions are available on:
  • 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) with a 30-minute lunch
  • 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM) with a 30-minute lunch
• Working every other weekend is required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly rate of $43.08/hour (before taxes).
• 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

• This position requires 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.
• If you are within 60 days of graduating from a school of nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing, you are eligible to apply for this job posting. At the time of appointment to a position, you must show proof of possession of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment may require satisfactory completion of a medical examination.

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).

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.