Registered Nurse - Southwestern Veterans' Center (2nd, and 3rd Shift)
Description of Work
This position provides nursing care and leadership to support the health and comfort of residents in a long-term care setting. You will guide daily care, support communication, and ensure that nursing practices meet professional standards. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform the following duties:
- Resident Care: Provide nursing treatment, monitor conditions, and update care plans based on resident needs
- Meditation Oversight: Dispense medications, review records, and check that assigned personnel follow proper procedures
- Team Leadership: Guide staff, assign tasks, and address concerns to maintain safe and effective care
- Communication Duties: Share important changes with supervisors, physicians, and families as needed
- Safety Practices: Follow all safety rules, report hazards, and use required protective equipment
- Documentation Tasks: Maintain accurate records, complete assessments, and support audits and reviews
Work Hours and Additional Information
Full-time employment, 8-hours/day-40-hours/week. Positions are available on the following shifts: 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) with a 30 minute lunch, 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM) with a 30 minute lunch. Working every other weekend is required.
We offer a competitive salary and state benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance coverage; excellent vacation, sick, and holiday leave package; and retirement plan. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $93,888.00 (before taxes).
Qualifications, Training & Eligibility
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.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: 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. A conditional offer of employment may require satisfactory completion of a medical examination.