Nurse Aide - State of Pennsylvania : Job Details

Salary: $44,294.00 - $56,646.00 Annually Location : Erie County, PA Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number: N-2025-31342 Department: Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Division: MV Nrsg Soldiers Sailors Opening Date: 08/13/2025 Closing Date: 8/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code: 30320 Position Number: 00114065 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: Robert Orton Contact Phone: 814.###.#### Contact Email: [email protected] THE POSITION Begin an exhilarating and rewarding career as a Nurse Aide for the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home! The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a hardworking, passionate, and caring person to provide Pennsylvania veterans with superior care. By assisting residents with their daily routines, you will help us continue to support our residents in maintaining an active lifestyle. If you are an ambitious, confident person dedicated to providing amazing resident care, 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 serve as a Restorative Nurse Aide and be responsible for maintaining optimal physical, mental, and psychosocial care by providing on-going rehabilitative and therapeutic treatments adjunct to initial therapies. Your work will involve observing and recording signs and symptoms indicating the resident's response to their treatment program, including the resident's improvement, specific goals met, change in condition, or noncompliance with their program. You will also guide residents in the use of assistive devices, transport residents to therapy appointments, and assist residents at mealtimes. You can expect to utilize prevention measures to ensure quality of life and to maintain functional levels, as well as provide opportunities for residents to maximize functional independence. In this role, you will participate in on-the-job, in-service, and formal training in nursing care procedures to update and maintain non-professional nursing care expertise. While in this position, your routine nursing duties will be performed independently and in accordance with established regulations, rules, care plans, and specific instructions. Other work performed in this position will be reviewed by a supervisor through reports, inspections, and observations. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work 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.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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 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 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 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our 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 visit 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 experience must also 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