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Salary $93,888.00 - $111,956.00 Annually Location Allegheny County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-52058-30420 Department Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Division MV Nrsg Swvc Opening Date 07/01/2026 Closing Date 9/30/2026 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 00134980 Bureau / Division Department of Military & Veterans Affairs/Southwestern Veterans' Center Worksite Address 7060 Highland Drive City Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15206 Contact Name Natalie Fewell Contact Phone Contact Email THE POSITION 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! DESCRIPTION OF WORK 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. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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. 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: 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. A conditional offer of employment may require satisfactory completion of a medical examination. 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. 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 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 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.