Registered Nurse - Southwestern Veterans' Center (2nd, and 3rd Shift)

Join the Southwestern Veterans Center as a Registered Nurse with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. This is your chance to support residents who have served our nation and their spouses by helping them stay healthy and comfortable. You will be part of a caring team that values teamwork and strong communication. Your work will help improve the daily lives of the residents you serve. 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! 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 Medication 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 Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . 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. Salary: 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). 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. QUALIFICATIONS Ne cessary 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. <span style="colo