Start the next chapter of your nursing career! If you would like to serve those who served our country and make a difference in the lives of veterans and their spouses, then the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) may be just the place for you! We have an exciting, challenging, and rewarding Nursing Administrator position that offers you an opportunity to use your creativity, leadership, and clinical skills to enhance the lives of veterans, residents, families, and staff. If you h... more details
THE POSITION
Start the next chapter of your nursing career! If you would like to serve those who served our country and make a difference in the lives of veterans and their spouses, then the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) may be just the place for you! We have an exciting, challenging, and rewarding Nursing Administrator position that offers you an opportunity to use your creativity, leadership, and clinical skills to enhance the lives of veterans, residents, families, and staff. If you have exceptional interpersonal skills and are eager to tackle fresh obstacles, do not wait any longer - apply today and become a valuable asset to our organization!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Nurse Administrator provides clinical and training consultation to the leadership and staff at the bureau's six veterans homes. You will have a direct influence on the quality of care provided to our resident veterans and their spouses by ensuring that clinical staff possess the clinical and resident care competencies required to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of our residents. You will collaborate directly with the Registered Nurse Instructors in your assigned facilities to design, develop, deliver, and manage skills and competency-focused training and education.
The Bureau of Veterans Homes administers six long-term care facilities for honorably discharged veterans and their spouses. We provide quality residential care to enhance or maintain our residents health. We are the long-term care provider of choice for Pennsylvania's veterans.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
The work location will be determined from one of the following, based on preference of selected candidate:
Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, 560 E. Third Street, Erie, PA 16512 (Erie County)
Southwestern Veterans' Center, 7060 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (Allegheny County)
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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:
Four years of professional nursing experience, including two years in an administrative, supervisory, consultative, or quality assurance capacity, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing, nurse education, healthcare administration, or a closely related field;or
An equivalent combination of professional experience and training, which includes two years of professional nursing in an administrative, supervisory, consultative, or quality assurance capacity.
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:
You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
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).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
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