WDVA Medical Recuperative Care Nurse , Part-Time, Transitional Program, Port Orchard

Medical Recuperative Care Nurse Registered Nurse 2

Part-Time, Permanent

Support our veterans enrolled in the Medical Recuperative Care (MRC) contract at our Transitional Housing Program (THP) in Port Orchard, WA. By bringing compassionate care to our nation's heroes! Our team is excited to announce we are now hiring for a Part-Time, Registered Nurse 2, for our MRC at the THP in scenic Port Orchard, Washington!

Please note: This Part-Time position works in conjunction with a Case Manager, and will be the Sole on-site Medical Professional on our small dedicated team working for the MRC program. This position is not connected to any Hospital, Long Term Care, or the Washington Veterans Home.

In this role you will provide an essential service within the organization as the program manages 5 beds for clients who are often disabled and who are receiving medical care from the VA for chronic health care conditions. These clients are often considered both vulnerable and high-risk. This position provides education to MRC clients as well as participates in care planning and medication monitoring.

Please note: The work schedule for this position is 3 days a week, 12-15 hours per week during business hours. Schedule can be tailored to the availability of the candidate and program needs. Example schedule: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. This position not
eligible for telework.

* This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step W. Step X 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. This shift premium does not apply to overtime hours.

The supplemental basic shift premium shall expire on June 29, 2027.

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 nearly 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 Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

• Review discharge paperwork to include treatment plans, medication lists and diagnosis lists.
• Work with VA Liaison and DVA MRC case manager to develop and implement care plan.
• Participate in monthly case reviews.
• Participate in ad-hoc case review meetings.
• Immediately report significant changes in client status, medication intake or overall condition to VA Liaison and DVA MRC case manager.
• Work with VA Liaison and DVA MRC case manager to modify care plan as needed based on client changes.
• Submits required VA documentation to the VA Liaison.
• Provides guidance to DVA MRC staff related to client medical needs which would impact case management.
• Reviews discharge documentation for complete understanding of MRC client’s medication needs.
• Review medication list with MRC client and provide education on medication types and administration.
• Monitors MRC client’s medication intake.
• Reviews care plan, diagnosis and…