Registered Nurse - Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home (2nd & 3rd Shift)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 80,083 - 97,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

DMVA Nursing Referral Program

Job summary

The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania is recruiting a Registered Nurse for the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Erie County. This role provides a supportive environment for veterans and their families, entails nursing care assessments, medication administration, and monitoring resident conditions.

The position offers competitive salary starting at $88,982 annually, full-time work, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have an active RN license in Pennsylvania or a temporary practice permit.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Graduates within 60 days of nursing school can apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care assessments and coordinate health services.
• Administer medications and maintain documentation.
• Monitor residents' conditions and report changes.
• Guide and evaluate subordinate performance.

Skills

Active Registered Nurse authorization

Medication administration

Care planning

Leadership skills

Education

Graduated from a nursing school approved by the State Board of Nursing

Job description

Position Overview

The Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to support veterans in a caring and respectful setting. This role is an opportunity to build a meaningful career serving those who served our nation and their spouses.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Care: Provide assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate resident health services.
• Medication Oversight: Administer medications and ensure proper documentation.
• Resident Monitoring: Observe resident conditions, record daily care, and report changes.
• Leadership Support: Guide subordinates, evaluate performance, and assist with training and workflow planning.
• Care Coordination: Complete assessments, assist with admissions, and share updates with incoming nursing staff.
• Safety Compliance: Follow facility safety rules and report hazards or incidents.

Work Schedule & Benefits

• Full-time employment; 80 hours biweekly.
• Shift options: 2nd shift (2:45 PM – 11:15 PM) or 3rd shift (10:45 PM – 7:15 AM).
• Work every other weekend.
• Competitive salary and state benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation, sick, holiday leave, and retirement plan.
• DMVA Nursing Referral Program offers payments up to $4,000 to both referring employees and referred candidates.
• Telework: Not available for this position.
• Starting annual salary for new employees within Pennsylvania: $88,982.00 (before taxes).

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Temporary practice permit holders must obtain licensure within one year as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• Graduates within 60 days of a school of nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing may apply, provided a current temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license is shown at appointment.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• Conditional offer may require satisfactory criminal history reports (PA State Police and FBI clearance) as per the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
• Conditional offer may require satisfactory completion of a medical examination.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Excellent vacation, sick, and holiday leave package.
• Retirement plan.

EEO Statement

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 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 individuals 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 other protected categories under applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Location: Erie County, PA
Worksite Address: 560 East 3rd Street, Erie, PA 16507

Job Details

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-52453-30420
Job Code: 30420

Application Deadline

Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern