Registered PRN Nurse - Southwestern Veterans' Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; McCandless (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania currently seeks a Registered PRN Nurse to provide per diem nursing care at the Southwestern Veterans' Center. You will dispense and administer medications, observe residents, and coordinate with nursing staff to ensure timely, accurate daily care.

The role includes leading subordinates, assisting physicians, and maintaining safety and documentation protocols. This position requires active PA RN licensure, with potential licensure upgrade within one year if holding a

Qualifications

• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Must obtain PA RN licensure within 1 year if holding a temporary permit.
• Per diem employment with flexible hours; on-site work only.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and administer medications and maintain accurate records.
• Observe resident conditions and report changes with proper daily documentation.
• Coordinate care with nursing staff and provide daily care assignments.
• Complete assessments and assist physicians; monitor orders for accuracy.
• Lead subordinates, support training, and evaluate care provided.
• Follow safety rules and ensure proper use of PPE.

Skills

Nursing

Medication administration

Documentation

Team leadership

Education

RN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Are you looking to expand your nursing impact while keeping schedule flexibility? As a Registered PRN Nurse at the Southwestern Veterans' Center, you will provide quality, compassionate care in a supportive environment. Bring your dedication to the team and enrich the daily lives of the veterans we 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,

This position provides nursing care and maintains a supportive environment for residents at the Southwestern Veterans' Center. As a Registered PRN Nurse, you will perform the following duties:

• Medication Care: Dispense and administer medications and ensure accurate records are maintained
• Resident Observation: Observe resident conditions and report changes while documenting daily care
• Care Coordination: Work with nursing staff to receive and provide reports and make daily care assignments
• Assessment Duties: Complete assessments, assist physicians, and monitor physician orders for accuracy
• Team Leadership: Guide subordinates, support training, and evaluate care provided to residents
• Safety Practices: Follow safety rules, report hazards, and ensure proper use of protective equipment

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Per diem employment
• Work hours are flexible as per operational needs.
• 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

Necessary Special Requirements:

• 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:

• 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.