WDVA Registered Nurse 2, On-Call, Washington Veterans Home

Registered Nurse 2

June 15, 2023 Update: In accordance with the revised COVID-19 Vaccination Standards (CR-102 and CR-103E), COVID-19 vaccination is no longer a condition of employment with WDVA.

We are excited to announce that we now have an opening for an On-Call, Registered Nurse 2 here at the beautiful Washington Veterans Home, in scenic Port Orchard, Washington!

Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for 24/7 facilities. Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify.  The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025.

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

Here 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 honorably discharged veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

We are accepting applications for an on-call RN 2 to provide nursing related care to residents in our Washington Veterans Home.  This includes assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring and recording all aspects of care, passing medications, administering oxygen and more.

Lend direction to your patients as well as a caring attitude. Bring a smile and your vital knowledge to everyone, every day. Connect with your goals and change lives by applying now! Some of what you will be doing includes: 

• Functioning as a licensed member of our health team, primarily as the charge nurse for your assigned area.
• Ensuring good rehabilitation techniques and gerontological nursing standards are used.
• Maintaining health records according to policies and procedures.
• Under physicians' orders, administering medications and treatments.
• Ensuring completion of treatments, transcription of orders, documentation, formulating and updating plans of care for residents.
• Performing assessments as necessitated by the condition of the resident; performing diagnostic procedures such as blood pressure, apical/radial pulses and blood glucose monitoring.
• Monitoring and keeping a safe environment, including prevention control.

Required Qualifications: 

• Current and valid Washington State License to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Capable of lifting up to 60 lbs frequently using proper techniques; capable of reaching for activities such as repositioning or to gain access to supplies; capable of pushing or pulling with sufficient strength.
• Ability to follow accurate methods and practices of nursing and restorative care, personal hygiene and sanitation methods, record keeping, report preparation, infection control procedures and resident rights.
• 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.  Perform selected nursing procedures.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English for medical charts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Long term care experience.
• One year of experience as an RN.

Check out this awesome video here to see what it is like to work for the WDVA! 

Application Process:   

The 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:

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. 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 health screening requirements by undergoing a tuberculosis skin test.
• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented by WSNA.

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.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

Salary : $37 - $59