Registered Nurse Supervisor

Are ready to start the next chapter of your nursing career with a leadership role? Do you want to make a lasting impact with a team providing veterans and their spouses with amazing care? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Delaware Valley Veterans' Home is seeking a Registered Nurse Supervisor. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of those who have proudly served our country, then this job is for you! Apply today!

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As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will be responsible for the total care of residents and supervision of nursing care. You will use effective organizational skills and leadership to ensure adequate staffing to meet the essential care needs of residents. Duties will include:

• Assisting nursing staff with treatment, medications, and daily implementation of health care activities
• Evaluating the delivery of health services in quality of care and quality of life areas
• Observing resident conditions and reporting changes to appropriate staff
• Monitoring daily documentation, care plans, and resident assessments
• Communicating with facility managers, supervisors, health services personnel, visitors, volunteers, and family members
• Identifying and correcting safety and health hazards for residents and staff
• Obtaining medical equipment and supplies necessary to meet resident needs
• Reviewing employee performance, coordinating training needs, and providing developmental coaching and counseling

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 3rd shift (10:00 PM to 6:30 AM), with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating weekends and holidays.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years as a Registered Nurse (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional nursing experience providing care and treatment services consistent with those needed for individuals with a mental or physical injury or illness and/or a developmental disability.

Special Requirements:

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
  
• 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: 

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

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.

• 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.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.