Licensed Practical Nurse 4, Spokane



Licensed Practical Nurse 4, Spokane

Salary

$60,156.00 - $78,900.00 Annually

Location

Spokane County – Spokane, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2021-03456

Department

Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Division

Spokane Veterans Home

Opening Date

04/16/2021

Closing Date

Continuous

Description




Please Note: The scheduled shift for this position will be 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday (Mondays and Tuesdays off).

Here 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.  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 honorably discharged veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star. 

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.  Connect with your goals and change lives in accomplishing our mission of "Serving Those Who Served" with the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs.

Duties

Some of what you'll be doing includes:

  • Serving as the charge nurse for your assigned area; may act as a back-up supervisor in absence of an RN.
  • Updating and maintaining MDS documentation.
  • Evaluating, preparing and revising treatment plans for individual residents based on personal observations and recommendations of physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and/or other nurses.
  • Passing medications, administering, monitoring and recording treatments and assessing resident conditions.
  • Suctioning patients, administering oxygen, catheterization, irrigation; administering IV and subcutaneous sites, colostomy care, feeding tubes and pumps and other treatments as ordered.
  • Assisting with routine rehabilitative and maintenance care.
  • Assisting residents with positioning, transferring and ambulation.
  • Monitoring and keeping a safe environment, including preventative infection control.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Current LPN license from the State of Washington.
  • Two years’ experience as an LPN.
  • Capable of lifting up to 60 lbs. using proper techniques, capable of reaching for activities such as repositioning or to gain access to supplies, and is capable of pushing or pulling with sufficient strength. 
Desired:
  • Long Term Care experience.

Supplemental Information

Check out this awesome video here to see what it is like to work for the WDVA! 

Application Process:  
The 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:
 1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
 2. 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.

Other Information:

  • Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, state employees must be fully vaccinated no later than October 18, 2021. Your vaccine status will be verified at New Employee Orientation.
  • Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
  • Must comply with annual PPD testing (TB) requirements for work in an institutional setting.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information please contact us at: recruiters@dva.wa.gov.


The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.  

 If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact Ashley Harris at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

More than Just a Paycheck!
 
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

 
Read about our benefits:
 
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.

Insurance Benefits
 
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.  Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
 
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
 
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
 
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
 
Vacation (Annual Leave)
 
You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.
 
Holidays
 
Full-time employees are entitled to twelve* paid holidays:
 
HOLIDAY
DATE
 
New Year's Day
January 1
 
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday
Third Monday in January
 
Presidents' Day
Third Monday in February
 
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
 
Juneteenth
June 19

Independence Day
July 4
 
Labor Day
First Monday in September
 
Veterans' Day
November 11
 
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
 
Christmas Day
December 25
 
Personal Holiday
Employee's selection each calendar year

*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
 
Social Security
 
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
 
Sick Leave
 
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.
 
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.

01
Do you have a current LPN license from the State of Washington?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have at least two years' experience as an LPN?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position. If you do not have any related experience, type N/A.
04
Please select all that apply from the list below. I have the following experience and/or knowledge:
  • Infection control procedures and resident rights.
  • Record Keeping
  • Personal hygiene and sanitation methods.
  • Methods and practices of nursing and restorative care.
  • Long Term Care
  • Evaluating, preparing and revising treatment plans for individual residents based on personal observations and recommendations of physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and/or other nurses.
  • Assisting residents with positioning, transferring and ambulation.
  • None of these Apply
05
Are you willing to undergo annual tuberculin screening as a condition of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
06
How did you hear about this opportunity? Please select all that apply from the list below:
  • www.careers.wa.gov
  • Job search website such as Indeed.com, SimplyHired.com, etc.
  • Washington State Dept. of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) employee
  • WorkSource Representative or website
  • Through a Military Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
  • Career Fair/Hiring Event
  • Other
07
If you answered "Other" on the question above, please indicate how you heard about this opportunity. If you did not answer "other" please type N/A.

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