If you possess a robust clinical background, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage resources efficiently, the Department of Military \\& Veterans Affairs has an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking for a Nurse Manager 1 to take on a vital role in promoting best practices and ensuring the delivery of high\\-quality patient care at our Southeastern Veterans Center. If you are dedicated to enhancing patient care and have the leadership qualities to motivate a team, we invite you to apply for this fulfilling position.
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**
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In this vital position, you will assist the Clinical Services Manager in the planning, organization, and management of both administrative and clinical operations within the Nursing Department at Southeastern Veteran's Center. Your responsibilities will encompass inspecting nursing units to ensure regulatory compliance and addressing the care needs of residents. You will leverage your expertise to evaluate the quality and content of nursing team treatment plans, ensuring they align with resident requirements and nursing standards. Additionally, you will contribute to policy development to maintain compliance with the Department of Health, Department of Public Welfare, VA, DMVA, and other relevant regulations. Your role will also involve monitoring residents' conditions, ensuring that any changes are communicated to the appropriate staff, and accurately documenting daily care in the designated forms and electronic medical records.
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 hour work week
* Work hours are 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday \\- Friday, evenings and weekends as required, with a 30\\-minute lunch.
* **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**
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**QUALIFICATIONS****Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:*** Two years as a Registered Nurse Supervisor or three years as a Registered Nurse Instructor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) in a facility providing care and services for people with a mental or physical injury, illness, or developmental disability; **or**
* Six years of professional nursing experience, which includes one year in a supervisory or consultative capacity providing nursing care and services for people with a mental or physical injury, illness, or developmental disability; and a bachelor's degree in nursing, nursing education, or nursing administration. A master's degree in nursing, nursing education, or nursing administration may be substituted for up to one year of the required general professional nursing work experience; **or**
* An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year in a supervisory or consultative capacity providing nursing care and services for people with a mental or physical injury, illness, or developmental disability.
**Special Requirements:*** This position requires active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
This position requires 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.
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**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).
* 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.
**EXAMINATION INFORMATION**
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* 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.
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**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.
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