WDVA Licensed Practical Nurse 2, Full-Time Non-Permanent (Swing), Washington Soldiers Home

State of Washington • Pierce County – Orting, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse 2 to provide resident-centered care at the Washington Soldiers Home in Orting, Washington. The role supports a safe and healthy environment where Veterans are treated with dignity and respect and receive care suited to their individual needs. The position also assists and monitors residents with activities of daily living in accordance with nursing standards of practice.

This is a full-time, non-permanent position expected to last more than six months. The schedule is Thursday through Monday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The position is based at the facility and is not eligible for telework. The role is eligible for the supplemental basic shift premium applicable to qualifying direct-care work at 24/7 facilities, through June 29, 2027; the premium does not apply to overtime hours.

Requirements

• Current Washington State practical nurse license or an unencumbered practical nurse multistate license.
• At least one year of experience as a practical nurse.
• Proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to perform data entry, maintain confidentiality, provide a positive living environment that addresses residents’ psychosocial needs, and follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to pass a DSHS BCCU background check every two years.
• Compliance with annual Tuberculin Screening requirements.
• Ability to complete medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and required use of respiratory protection; ability to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other required personal protective equipment.
• Remain current on CPR.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and reach at least 36 inches using proper technique to stock shelves and access supplies.
• Ability to push or pull with sufficient strength and to walk, sit, and bend without restriction throughout the workday.
• Maintain a valid practical nursing license and provide it from the Washington State Department of Health.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and be willing to work as needed.
• Successfully complete employee orientation and required annual, in-service, and other training within mandated timeframes.
• Become familiar with and comply with DVA policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Sign the employee confidentiality statement.
• Possess work authorization that does not require employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Washington State practical nurse license.
• Long-term care experience.
• Understanding of accurate nursing and restorative care methods and practices, personal hygiene and sanitation, recordkeeping, report preparation, infection control procedures, and client rights.
• Experience assessing, evaluating, and participating in the development of appropriate plans of care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, carry out, evaluate, and revise individual resident treatment plans based on personal observations and recommendations from physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other nurses.
• Pass medications; administer, monitor, and record treatments; assess resident condition, including skin assessment; and encourage participation in recreational activities.
• Provide suctioning, oxygen administration, catheterization, irrigation, IV solutions, colostomy and tracheostomy care, and care of gastric feeding tubes and pumps.
• Process physician orders.
• Assist with routine rehabilitative and maintenance care.
• Assist and monitor assigned residents with activities of daily living.
• Document and report observed changes in resident condition and behavior.

Benefits

• Supplemental basic shift premium of $1.00 per hour for each hour of basic shift premium for eligible direct-care employees at 24/7 facilities; does not apply to overtime and expires June 29, 2027.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed