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Certified Nurse Aide (Nurse Aide)

Salary

$43,314.00 - $55,394.00 Annually

Location

Erie County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-21094

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Nrsg Soldiers Sailors

Opening Date

04/01/2025

Closing Date

6/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

30320

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

N1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00134180

Bureau / Division

Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home

Worksite Address

560 East 3rd Street

City

Erie, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16507

Contact Name

Vanity Lomax

Contact Phone

814.878.4974

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for Certified Nurse Aides with active registration in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and hardworking individuals committed to providing outstanding care to our veterans and their spouses. If you are an ambitious, positive, and caring professional with a passion for delivering high-quality care, we invite you to join our amazing team of professionals!

Watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/embed/fOHZ1a-PAVs?rel=0) 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

As a valued member of our dedicated and compassionate nursing team, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive, 24-hour care, seven days a week. From assisting residents with their morning routines to encouraging their participation in enriching activities, you will play an essential role in their daily experiences. Your meaningful interactions will allow you to make a lasting impact on their quality of life by providing exceptional, compassionate care.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00004538) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment , 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

+ Work hours are 2nd shift (2:45 PM to 11:15 PM) and 3rd shift (10:45 PM to 7:15 AM), with a 30-minute lunch.

+ You will have a rotating schedule, working every other weekend.

+ Overtime: As needed.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ DMVA is pleased to announce the launch of a Nursing Referral Program, promoting the hiring and retention of nursing staff at Pennsylvania’s veterans homes. Under this program, both referring employees and referred candidates may be eligible for payments of up to $4,000.

+ 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 Requirement:

+ 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.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

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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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess six or more months of full-time paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Do you possess active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If yes, please list your certification number and expiration date below. If you do not have a certification, please list N/A in the text box.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov