Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse - Delaware Valley Veterans' Home (2nd Shift)
Salary
$92,052.00 - $107,345.00 Annually
Location
Philadelphia County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-35262-30420
Department
Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Division
MV Nrsg Dvh
Opening Date
10/17/2025
Closing Date
10/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
30420
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
SEIU - Healthcare PA
Bargaining Unit
P4
Pay Group
ST08
Bureau / Division Code
00135180
Worksite Address
2701 Southampton Road
City
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19154
Contact Name
Jaime Doyle
Contact Phone
215.856.2836
Contact Email
jaidoyle@pa.gov
Bureau / Division
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs/Delaware Valley Veterans Home/ Nursing Department
THE POSITION
The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is seeking hardworking and caring people who are dedicated to taking care of our residents. The Delaware Valley Veterans' Home offers veterans and their spouses superior care.
If you are an ambitious, confident Registered Nurse committed 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
Our Registered Nurses are responsible for the total nursing care and related services given to our residents on designated units, ensuring adherence to HIPAA standards. You would be responsible for establishing and maintaining a therapeutic environment with emphasis on rehabilitative, restorative, skilled, supportive and palliative nursing care. In doing this, you will have the ability to improve our residents' quality of life by providing the best care possible.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment (8 hours/day; 40 hours/week)
- Work hours are 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Rotating weekends and holidays
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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 $92,052 (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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary 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.
- If you are within 60 days of graduating from a school of nursing approved by the State Board of Nursing, you are eligible to apply for this job posting. At the time of appointment to a position, you must show proof of possession of a current, valid PA temporary practice permit or PA Registered Nurse license.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment may require satisfactory completion of 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).
- 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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