Registered PRN Nurse - Southwestern Veterans' Center

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Registered PRN Nurse at the Southwestern Veterans' Center in Pittsburgh. This role offers per diem scheduling and flexible hours to support compassionate nursing care for veterans in a supportive environment.

You will perform medication administration, patient observation, care coordination, assessments, team leadership, and safety practices under the supervision of the nursing team. Active PA RN license required; PA residency waived.

Qualifications

• Active PA RN license required.
• Temporary practice permit acceptable with licensure within 1 year.
• PA residency waived.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Medication care: dispense and administer medications and maintain records.
• Resident observation: monitor conditions and report changes with daily documentation.
• Care coordination: collaborate with nursing staff and provide daily reports and assignments.
• Assessment duties: complete assessments and monitor physician orders for accuracy.
• Team leadership: guide staff, support training, and evaluate care.
• Safety practices: follow safety rules and use protective equipment.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania

Job description

Salary

$51.53 Hourly

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Per Diem

Job Number

CS-2026-61402-30480

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Nrsg Swvc

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30480

Position Number

50378650

Union

SEIU - Healthcare PA

Bargaining Unit

P7

Pay Group

XH36

Bureau / Division Code

00134980

Bureau / Division

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - Southwestern Veterans' Center

Worksite Address

7060 Highland Drive

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15206

Contact Name

Natalie Fewell

Contact Phone

412.665.6706

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

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.