Salary : $98,311.00 - $122,576.00 Annually
Location : Chester County, PA
Job Type : Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : CS-2025-22984-30430
Department : Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Division : MV Nrsg Sevc
Opening Date : 04 / 09 / 2025
Closing Date : 4 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Job Code : 30430
Position Number : Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union : OPEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
Bargaining Unit : P5
Pay Group : ST09
Bureau / Division Code : 00134580
Bureau / Division : Southeastern Veterans' Center, Nursing
Worksite Address : 1 Veterans Drive
City : Spring City, Pennsylvania
Zip Code : 19475
Contact Name : Lorena Sardone
Contact Email : lsardone@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you a compassionate and committed professional eager to make a lasting difference in the lives of veterans and fellow nurses? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs at the Southeastern Veterans' Center (SEVC) is seeking Registered Nurse Supervisors to deliver outstanding care to our residents. If you are eager to take the next step in your nursing career, apply today and embrace a rewarding and purposeful opportunity!
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
In this position, your responsibilities will include overseeing the total care of residents and supervising nursing services at SEVC. You will provide guidance and support to nurses in implementing health care, treatments, and medication for residents. Health services are organized, directed, and assessed to ensure exceptional care and enhance the quality of life for residents. Additionally, you will report changes in residents' health to appropriate staff, ensuring safety protocols and precautions are followed, and nursing care operations are monitored for efficiency.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
1st shift (Six 12-hour shifts 7 : 00 AM to 7 : 30 PM and one 8-hour shift 11 : 00 AM to 7 : 30 PM)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :
Special Requirements :
Other Requirements :
Legal Requirements :
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.
In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.
How to Apply :
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.
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Do you possess active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania; or do you possess an active temporary permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the state that issued your license, your license number, and the expiration date. If you answered no to the question above, please type N / A in the box below.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse for three or more years full-time?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.
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Do you possess four or more years of full-time 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?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience / training. List the employer(s) / training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience / training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DIRECT DELIVERY OF NURSING CARE
Provide direct delivery of patient care; administer medications and treatments; and utilize the nursing process to observe, assess, report and record physical signs, symptoms and patient responses. This may include patient orientation, education and the obtaining of information used to establish a nursing database for the development of individualized plans of care.
Work Activities
Select any or all of the Work Activities you have performed.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DIRECT DELIVERY OF NURSING CARE
Levels of Experience
Select one Level of Experience that reflects your performance related to the work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.
The actual duties you performed related to direct delivery of nursing care.
Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING CARE
Administer treatment activities and plans directed toward the promotion, maintenance and restoration of the physical, emotional and mental health of patients. Assess, record and evaluate the patient's progress in achieving therapeutic goals established in plan of care and treatment. Educate patients on beneficial health habits to prevent future health problems. Encourage patient participation as possible.
Work Activities
Select any or all of the Work Activities you have performed.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING CARE
Levels of Experience
Select one Level of Experience that reflects your performance related to the work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.
The actual duties you performed related to psychosocial nursing care.
Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - COORDINATION OF NURSING CARE
Coordinate the work of professional and non-professional staff to ensure patients are provided proper nursing care and to ensure staff performance meets organizational requirements and goals. Make assessments and decisions in regard to staff utilization, supplies and equipment needs in accordance with safety standards.
Work Activities
Select any or all of the Work Activities you have performed.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - COORDINATION OF NURSING CARE
Levels of Experience
Select one Level of Experience that reflects your performance related to the work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.
The actual duties you performed related to coordination of nursing care.
Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SUPERVISION / ADMINISTRATION OF NURSING CARE
Supervise or administer the planning, delivery and care of nursing; evaluate the implementation of nursing programs; assess staff and identify training needs; develop and implement training; maintain standards of professional nursing practices, and assure facility compliance with state nursing laws and regulations and Department standards. Direct, monitor and evaluate the work of staff to ensure quality and continuity of nursing care and serve as a resource person.
Work Activities
Select any or all of the Work Activities you have performed.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - SUPERVISION / ADMINISTRATION OF NURSING CARE
Levels of Experience
Select one Level of Experience that reflects your performance related to the work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.
The actual duties you performed related to supervision / administration.
Your level of responsibility.
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Are you certified in a defined functional or clinical area of nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or a similar professional nursing accrediting agency? Check the appropriate answer.
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If you are certified in a defined functional or clinical area of nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or a similar professional nursing accrediting agency, please provide the accrediting agency, area of certification, and the corresponding certification number.
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Do you have at least one year of paid professional nursing experience in the patient care area of geriatric, psychiatric, or corrections nursing?
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List the employer(s) / institution(s) noted on your application where you gained this experience.
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Registered Nurse Supervisor • Chester, PA, United States