Reference #: 4358955 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 Department of Military & Veterans Affairs 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 at six Veterans Homes located throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position is within the Bureau of Veterans' Homes. This bureau 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.

In this role, you will provide clinical and training consultation to the leadership and staff at three of the bureau's six Veterans' Homes. You will have a direct influence on the quality of care 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 work directly with the Registered Nurse Instructors in your assigned facilities to design, develop, deliver, and manage skill and competency-focused training and education.

The work location will be determined from one of the following, based on the preference of the selected candidate:

Headquarters (Lebanon County) Edward Martin Hall, Bldg. 0-47 Fort Indiantown Gap Annville, PA 17003

Southeastern Veterans' Center (Chester County) One Veterans Drive Spring City, PA 19475

Delaware Valley Veterans' Home (Philadelphia County) 2701 Southampton Road Philadelphia, PA 19154

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch. 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: Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing; or possession of a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. All employees possessing an active nonrenewable 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 the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. 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 upport 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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . 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.

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. 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.

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.