WDVA Licensed Practical Nurse NOC Shift, Washington Veterans
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing
WDVA Licensed Practical Nurse 2, Full-Time, NOC Shift, Washington Veterans Home
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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, Night shift Licensed Practical Nurse 2 at the Washington Veterans Home in scenic Port Orchard, Washington.
The expected work hours for this position are from 10:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. on a rotating basis.
Duties- 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 relating to 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, recordkeeping, report preparation, infection control procedures, and client rights.
- Experience in assessing, evaluating, and participating in the development of appropriate plans of care.
- Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check 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 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.
- Must maintain a valid practical nursing license and provide from the State of Washington Department of Health.
- Must maintain regular and reliable attendance and be willing to work as needed.
- Must successfully complete, within mandated time frames, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in‑service, and other required training.
- Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
- Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
- 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.
Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.
Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application
- A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
- A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
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