WDVA Registered Nurse 3, Neighborhood Coordinator, Full-Time Permanent, Washington Veterans Home

State of Washington•Kitsap County - Port Orchard, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This RN3 Neighborhood Coordinator, Full-Time, Day Shift position at the Washington Veterans Home provides direct resident care to vulnerable veterans in need of skilled nursing care. The role involves oversight in the delivery of nursing and nursing-related care to ensure veterans are treated with dignity and respect. The position is eligible for a supplemental basic shift premium for 24/7 Facilities, providing an additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked on the basic shift, expiring June 29, 2027. The work schedule is 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and is not eligible for telework. The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is dedicated to serving veterans and their families by connecting them to earned benefits and innovative programs, and by providing critical community services through its four State Veterans Homes.

Requirements

Current and valid RN license from the State of Washington.
Three years’ experience as an RN.
Must be proficient in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English.
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.
Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening in accordance with DVA policy 670.000 Tuberculosis Testing.
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 up 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree involving major study in nursing.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinates assignments of staff to residents, provide direction and information via accurate communication of current resident status and care needs to staff.
Participates in Nursing Management team activities.
Develop, review, revision, and implementation of department, facility, and nursing policies and procedures.
Promotes resident autonomy and control over everyday matters.
Attend care conferences and provide input.
Oversees reporting of incidents, ensures prompt and thorough initial investigations of incidents in compliance with regulations.
Coordinates Licensed Nurses efforts to complete medication administration.
Providing counseling and guidance, learning experiences, and job performance evaluations for the direct care staff on unit.
Monitoring attendance of staff; addressing concerns as needed.
Ensuring the highest caliber of long-term care provided to the residents as evidenced in outcome measures.
Overseeing reporting of incidents, ensures prompt, thorough initial investigation of incidents in compliance with regulations.
Overseeing quality assurance and infection control in areas of supervision.
Assisting in the admission and discharge process of residents and ongoing care of residents.
Assisting residents with positioning, transferring, and ambulation.