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. Please Note: Expected shift is Night Shift, 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, Friday through Monday. 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 now accepting applications for a part-time RN2 for our Washington Soldiers Home. In this role, you'll assist in the delivery of nursing and nursing related care to our residents. In addition, you'll be responsible for monitoring assigned
residents in accordance with standards of practice, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect.
Come 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: Directing and supervising the care given by nursing personnel in assigned areas; planning, overseeing and evaluating their work. Performing on-the-job training for newly hired staff. Assisting physician with physical examinations, techniques and procedures. Preparing, evaluating and revising treatment plans for individual residents based on recommendations of a physician.
Under physicians' orders passing medications, administers, monitors, and records treatments, and backsses the condition of the resident. Maintaining health care records according to policies and procedures. Required: Current and valid Washington State License to practice as a Registered Nurse. Ability to speak, read, and write in English for medical charts. Preferred: Long term care experience. One year of experience as an RN. Articulate methods and practices of nursing and restorative care; personal hygiene and sanitation methods, record keeping, report preparation, infection control procedures and resident rights.
Experience in backssing, evaluating, and participating in the development of appropriate plans of care. Plan, implement, and document appropriate discharge planning for residents when appropriate. Perform selected nursing procedures. 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: A letter of interest describing specific qualifications. 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 and remain current in CPR. Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by Washington Industrial Safety & Act standards. Must be able to lift 60 pounds and capable of reaching a minimum of 36" using proper techniques for resident repositioning or access to supplies. Capable of pushing or pulling with sufficient strength. Employee must be able to walk, sit, and bend in an unrestricted manner on a consistent basis during the entire work day.
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: ity, 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, interactionual 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-xyz X. 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 more details: jobs-search. org/security_olympia-c432371/job_i1951049642
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. 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. 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. Connect with your goals and change lives in accomplishing our mission of " Serving Those Who Served" with the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. If you are a Nursing Assistant Certified with a passion for excellence and compassionate care, we invite you to be a
part of our team located at the Washington Soldiers Home in Orting (near Puyallup).
Some of what you will be doing: The Nursing Assistant, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, assists or supervises assigned residents with activities of daily living. The Nursing Assistant promotes resident-centered care and ensures that the veterans are treated with dignity and respect. Key Responsibilities: Assists residents with personal care and daily living activities such as bathing, personal grooming, dressing, and eating. Responsible for accurately obtaining and recording vital signs and other resident data. Observes, documents, and reports changes in resident's condition or behavior to the Licensed Nurse.
Required Qualifications: Valid Washington State license to practice as a Nursing Assistant Certified. Current active status on OBRA. (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)Preferred Qualifications: Long term care experience. 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: A letter of interest describing specific qualifications. 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 the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). 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. 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: ity, 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, interactionual 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-xyz X. 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 more details: jobs-search.
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