Wdva Resident Care Manager (Rn3), Full-Time, Noc, Washington Soldiers Home

Resident Care Manager

Registered Nurse 3

Full-Time, Night Shift

Washington Soldiers Home

Are you a Night Owl looking for a great leadership role? Then our Resident Care Manager, Registered Nurse 3, Full-Time, Permanent, NOC Shift position, here at our historic Washington Soldiers Home, in Orting, Washington is just for you! Expected hours are 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, Sunday through Thursday (With every Friday and Saturday off)!

• Wages reflect pay increase effective July 1st, 2024*
• $8,000 Relocation Incentive for all Qualifying Candidates!*

 *Qualifying candidates are those who are relocating their permanent residence from 200 miles or more away from the WDVA facility in which they will be employed. Candidates must be hired no later than September 1st, 2024 to receive the incentive and

 must be hired into full-time, permanent positions to be eligible.

• This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step T. Step U has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules".

Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for facilities open twenty-four hours per day. Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify. The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025.

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

This full-time RN 3 - Resident Care Manager (RCM) Night Shift Supervisor position, under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services (DNS), provides professional nursing services, has oversight in the delivery of nursing and nursing related care to residents of the Home with direct supervision to frontline staff.

This position will be filled quickly, so bring your experience and passion for our mission, and apply today!

Some of what you will be doing:

• Direct and supervise subordinate nursing personnel, serve as a role model of health care provision.

• Works collaboratively with evening and day shift supervisors to ensure program consistency and adherence to policies, procedures and standards for areas of supervision.

• Coordinate assignments of staff to residents, provide direction and information via accurate communication of current resident status and care needs to the staff.

• Provides counseling and guidance, learning experiences, and job performance evaluations for the direct care staff on unit.

• Maintain open communication in an ongoing manner.

• Monitor subordinate staff's attendance, meet with them regularly to review and address concerns and report those concerns as appropriate to DNS.

• Maintains standards and character within areas of supervision and ensures the physical integrity of the areas through timely maintenance requests and resident and staff education and monitoring.

• Attends care conferences and provides input.

• Uses nursing judgment and knowledge to present and evaluate options for meeting residents' needs.

• Ensures clear, consistent documentation of resident care to meet facility standards, state and federal regulations.

• Ensures adherence and application of agency and facility policy and procedure.

• Oversees reporting of incidents, ensures prompt, thorough initial investigation of incidents in compliance with regulations.

• Reviews and understands MDS reports.

• Determines necessary follow up on areas of concerns through regular review of MDS acuity reports.

• And so much more!

Required:

• A valid Washington State license to practice as a registered, professional nurse.

AND

• Two (2) years of professional nursing experience.

Preferred:

• Supervisory experience

• Bachelor's degree involving major study in nursing.

• Three years of professional nursing experience preferably in Long Term Care.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and 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 perform in the position.

• Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening in accordance with DVA policy 670.000 Tuberculosis Testing.

• Must have current, and maintain CPR.

• Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the Washington Industrial Safety and Act standards. Must be able to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protection as required by a job or task.

• 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. Employee must also be able to push or pull with sufficient strength and walk, sit, and bend in an unrestricted manner during the entire workday.

• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write in the English language for medical charts and data entry.

• 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.

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:

• This position is represented by WSNA.

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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

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.  

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

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