WDVA Licensed Practical Nurse , Evening Shift, Washington Veterans
Listed on 2025-11-26
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing
WDVA Licensed Practical Nurse 2, Full-Time Evening Shift, Washington Veterans Home
Serve America’s heroes with your medical expertise! Our team is excited to announce we are now accepting applications for a full‑time evening shift Licensed Practical Nurse 2 at the Washington Veterans Home in scenic Port Orchard, Washington.
DescriptionLicensed Practical Nurse 2 – Evening Shift, Full‑Time — Permanent.
Work hours are rotating days from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Step L salary;
Step M is not published.
Updated as of July 1 2025:
Eligible for "Supplement Basic Shift Premium" for 24/7 facilities. Additional $1.00 per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium, expires June 29 2027. Does not apply to overtime.
- 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 and administer, monitor, and record treatments, assess resident condition (including skin assessment), and promote resident participation in recreational activities.
- Suction patients, administer oxygen, catheterization, irrigation; administer IV solutions, colostomy and trach care; maintain gastric feeding tubes and pumps.
- Process physician orders.
- Assist with routine rehabilitative and maintenance.
- And so much more!
- Current Washington state practical nurse license or unencumbered practical nurse multistate license.
- Ability to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English.
- Perform data entry; maintain confidentiality; provide a positive living environment for residents, meeting psychosocial needs; follow written and verbal directions; document and report observed changes in patient condition and behavior.
- Washington state practical nurse license preferred.
- Long‑term care experience and/or one (1) year of experience as a practical nurse.
- Understanding of accurate methods and practices of nursing and restorative care; personal hygiene and sanitation methods, record‑keeping, report preparation, infection control procedures, and client rights.
- Experience in assessing, evaluating, and participating in the development of appropriate plans of care.
- Must pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check every two (2) years per WDVA Policy 615.000.
- Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening per DVA policy 670.000.
- Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by Washington Industrial Safety and Act standards. Must wear respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protection as required.
- Must lift up to 60 lbs. and be capable of reaching a minimum of 36” using proper technique.
- Must maintain a valid practical nursing license from Washington Department of Health.
- Must maintain regular and reliable attendance and be willing to work as needed.
- Must successfully complete orientation and all mandatory training within mandated time frames.
- Must become familiar with and comply with all DVA policies, procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
- Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
- Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license and be insured on private vehicle when driving for the business.
- Candidates must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship now or in the future.
Top candidates will be contacted directly. Please include the following documents:
- A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
- A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
Finalists will provide at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Other Information- This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach DD‑214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs to their application and blackout any personally identifiable data such as social…
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