Nurse Aide

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Scranton, PA • 3d ago

Reference #: 5160351 THE POSITION

Begin an exhilarating career while providing excellent care to American heroes! The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking compassionate and caring Nurse Aides to join our nursing staff at Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center. By becoming a member of our team, you will help us continue to honor our residents by providing exceptional care. If you are an ambitious, confident person and want to make a positive impact in the lives of Pennsylvania's veterans and their families, this job is for you! 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

In this position, you will provide non-professional nursing care to the residents at Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center. Your work will involve contributing to plans of care by actively participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans. You will assist patients in performing activities of daily living and make rounds throughout your shift. Your duties will include distributing meal trays, applying safety devices, applying medications, and reporting data such as vital signs. You can expect to transport and escort patients, as well as collect specimens as needed such as urine, feces, or sputum. Additionally, you will record all services performed for residents and maintain a safe environment in residents' rooms by addressing hazards with the Nursing Supervisor.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Part-time employment, 20 hours per week Work hours will be determined from the following shifts, rotating days and weekends, with a 30-minute lunch. You will be require to work every other weekend. 1st shift: 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM 2nd shift: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM 3rd shift: 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM 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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry; or Six months of paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents. This position is assigned to a long-term or specialized care facility and requires active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.

Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will requirea 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.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.

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