WDVA Licensed Practical Nurse 2, On-Call, Washington Soldiers Home

Our team is now accepting applications for on-call Licensed Practical Nurse 2 positions at the historic Washington Soldiers Home in Orting, Washington!

*This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules. 

Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for facilities open twenty four hours per day. Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify. The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025.

At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.”  As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate on-call Licensed Practical Nurse 2 to provide nursing-related care and services within our Washington Veterans Home. This includes monitoring and recording all aspects of care, passing medications, administering oxygen, suctioning and providing trach care, irrigations, colostomy care, feeding tubes, dressing changes and treatments, and other duties.

Your role will be critical in ensuring our residents are treated with dignity and respect and have care suited to their personal needs. Join our mission by applying now!

Some of what you'll do:

• Pass or administer medications; monitor and record treatments.
• Suction patients, administer oxygen, catheterization, irrigation and administer IV solutions, provide colostomy and trach care, maintain gastric feeding tubes and pumps, dressing changes and treatments, both sterile and non-sterile.
• Treat minor ailments such as headaches, stomach aches, colds, influenza, cuts and scratches.
• Respond to call lights, emergencies and facility codes.
• Record actions and findings in medical charts.
• Adhere to infection control procedures; maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Assist with positioning, transferring and ambulation of residents.
• Provide input on performance of nursing assistants; train nursing assistants to established standards.
• And more!

Required:

• Current Washington State practical nurse license or unencumbered practical nurse multistate license. 
• One (1) year of experience as a licensed practical nurse.

Preferred/Desired: 

• Ability to:
  • Assess, evaluate, and participate in the development of appropriate plans of care.
  • Plan, implement and document appropriate discharge planning for residents when appropriate. 
• Understanding of:
  • Accurate methods of nursing and restorative care
  • Personal hygiene and sanitation methods.
  • Recordkeeping, report preparation, infection control procedures, and resident rights.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening in accordance with DVA policy 670.000 Tuberculosis Testing.
• Must maintain a valid practical nursing license.
• Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the Washington Industrial Safety and Act standards. Must be able to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protection as required by a job or task.
• Must be able to lift to 60 lbs. and be capable of reaching a minimum of 36" using proper technique to stock shelves and access supplies. Employee must also be able to push or pull with sufficient strength and walk, sit, and bend in an unrestricted manner during the entire workday.
• Must sign the confidentiality statement for employees and maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Must successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write in the English language for medical charts and data entry.
• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

Supplemental Information:

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Application Process:   

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below. 

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.

2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. 

Other Information:

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at: recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.  

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

Salary : $29 - $38