Washington State ESD
WDVA Licensed Practical Nurse 4, Evening Shift, Full-Time - Permanent, Spokane V
Washington State ESD, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Licensed Practical Nurse 4
Evening Shift
Full-Time - Permanent
Spokane Veterans Home
Join our team as a senior evening shift
Licensed Practical Nurse 4
and make a meaningful impact serving our residents! In this role, you will deliver compassionate, resident-centered care to our residents and use your leadership skills to support other LPNs and step in as relief charge as needed. *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. Updated as of July 1, 2025: This position is eligible for Supplement Basic Shift Premium for 24/7 Facilities. Employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location will receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium. Please Note:
The expected shift for this position is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Job Description
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. As a
Licensed Practical Nurse 4,
you'll provide direct resident care to vulnerable Veterans in need of skilled nursing care. This includes monitoring and recording all aspects of care, passing medications, dressing changes and treatment, etc. Your ability to promote resident-centered care will ensure our Veterans are treated with dignity and respect. Bring a smile and your vital knowledge to everyone, every day while brightening prospects for patients and your career. Responsibilities
Prepare, carry out, evaluate, and revise treatment plans for individual residents based on personal observations and recommendations of physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and/or other nurses. Pass medications, administer, monitor and record treatments, assess resident condition, including skin assessment; promote resident participation in recreational activities. Suction patients, administer oxygen, catheterization, irrigation, start IV, administer IV and subcutaneous sites, colostomy and tracheostomy care; maintain gastric feeding tubes, pumps and other skilled treatments as ordered. Assist with routine rehabilitative and maintenance care. Record and report physical and psychosocial changes. Record actions and findings in medical records. Assist residents with positioning, transferring, and ambulation. Capable of pushing and pulling with sufficient strength to accomplish tasks as pushing wheelchairs or wheeled litters during emergency lifesaving activities. Requirements
Current Washington state practical nurse license or unencumbered practical nurse multistate license. Two (2) years of experience as a licensed practical nurse. Must be proficient in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English. Preferred/Desired
Long-term care experience. 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. 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 lift up to 60 lbs. and be capable of reaching a minimum of 36 using proper technique to stock shelves and access supplies. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
Here at the 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.
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Licensed Practical Nurse 4
and make a meaningful impact serving our residents! In this role, you will deliver compassionate, resident-centered care to our residents and use your leadership skills to support other LPNs and step in as relief charge as needed. *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. Updated as of July 1, 2025: This position is eligible for Supplement Basic Shift Premium for 24/7 Facilities. Employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location will receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium. Please Note:
The expected shift for this position is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Job Description
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. As a
Licensed Practical Nurse 4,
you'll provide direct resident care to vulnerable Veterans in need of skilled nursing care. This includes monitoring and recording all aspects of care, passing medications, dressing changes and treatment, etc. Your ability to promote resident-centered care will ensure our Veterans are treated with dignity and respect. Bring a smile and your vital knowledge to everyone, every day while brightening prospects for patients and your career. Responsibilities
Prepare, carry out, evaluate, and revise treatment plans for individual residents based on personal observations and recommendations of physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and/or other nurses. Pass medications, administer, monitor and record treatments, assess resident condition, including skin assessment; promote resident participation in recreational activities. Suction patients, administer oxygen, catheterization, irrigation, start IV, administer IV and subcutaneous sites, colostomy and tracheostomy care; maintain gastric feeding tubes, pumps and other skilled treatments as ordered. Assist with routine rehabilitative and maintenance care. Record and report physical and psychosocial changes. Record actions and findings in medical records. Assist residents with positioning, transferring, and ambulation. Capable of pushing and pulling with sufficient strength to accomplish tasks as pushing wheelchairs or wheeled litters during emergency lifesaving activities. Requirements
Current Washington state practical nurse license or unencumbered practical nurse multistate license. Two (2) years of experience as a licensed practical nurse. Must be proficient in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English. Preferred/Desired
Long-term care experience. 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. 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 lift up to 60 lbs. and be capable of reaching a minimum of 36 using proper technique to stock shelves and access supplies. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
Here at the 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.
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