WDVA Registered Nurse Washington Soldiers

Overview

Registered Nurse 2

Full Time-Permanent (Swing shift)

Washington Soldiers Home

Help us continue to fulfill our mission of "Serving Those Who Served" by providing essential quality of life care for our Veterans. We are now accepting applications for a Registered Nurse 2 at the Washington Soldiers Home in Orting, WA.

Homes 24/7 facility differential pay: 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.

* 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.

Position

Schedule:

The work schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

Hybrid/Telework: This position is not eligible for hybrid telework.

Here at the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” We strive to connect veterans and their families to earned benefits and programs focused on health and wellness, and we provide community services through our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla, which provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans and in some cases their spouses, widows, or Gold Star families.

• Maintain healthcare records according to current policies and procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments for residents unable to do their own or monitor self-pour medications of residents.
• Maintain incident log and provide learning experiences and feedback regarding incidents for direct care staff on unit.
• Encourage and empower residents and staff to meet residents  needs and requirements in a respectful and homelike environment.
• Maintain open communication and information-sharing with staff.
• Assist in the presentation of training materials to staff.
• Perform nursing assessments of residents as necessitated by the condition of the resident, and on a quarterly basis for the completion of the Minimum Data Set.
• Assume responsibility for self-development by awareness of new techniques and medications.
• Make rounds on a regular basis to ensure compliance with expectations of the unit.
• Hold the staffing book as assigned. And more!

• Must have a WA State RN license or unencumbered multistate RN license.
• Must be able to use accurate methods and practices of nursing and restorative care; personal hygiene and sanitation methods, record keeping, report preparation, infection control procedures and resident rights.
• Must be able to assess, evaluate, and participate in the development of appropriate plans of care. Plan, implement, and document appropriate discharge planning for residents when appropriate. Perform selected nursing procedures.
• Must be proficient in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English.

• One year of experience as an RN.
• Must be able to provide a positive living environment for residents relating to meeting psychosocial needs; follow written and verbal directions; document and report observed changes in patient condition and behavior.
• Must be able to earn trust, respect and confidence of residents, coworkers and customers through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions. Serve as an effective and positive role model to staff.
• Long term care experience.

• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant s suitability and competence to…