Wdva Rn3, Evening Shift Supervisor, Part-Time (75%) - Perm. (Int. Only), Washington Veterans Home

Registered Nurse 3

Evening Shift Supervisor

Part-Time (75%) - Permanent (Internal Only)

Washington Veterans Home

WDVA is excited to announce we are now accepting applications from current employees for our Registered Nurse 3, Evening Shift Supervisor at the Washington Veterans Home!

Please Note: This is an internal recruitment open only to current Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs employees. The expected shift for this position is 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Sunday through Tuesday.

• This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M 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.

As the Registered Nurse 3, Evening Shift Supervisor, you will lead, support, and manage evening shift nursing personnel to ensure the maximum quality of care and a safe, caring environment for our residents. Your role is critical to the promotion of care that emphasizes dignity, choice, and growth for residents and employees.

Some of what you'll do:

• Ensure that nursing personnel are competent to provide skilled nursing care by arranging for and ensuring attendance in orientation, in-service and continuing education, and completion of orientation to duty checklists.

• Facilitate personal and professional growth through employee development and training.

• Manage facility-wide staffing on a specific shift to meet the needs of the facility's residents through recruiting, selecting, hiring, evaluating, assigning, and scheduling of nursing staff in collaboration with other facility supervisors and nursing department.

• Complete job performance evaluations for licensed staff and support licensed staff in supervising, guiding, counseling, and job performance evaluations for nursing assistants.

• Participate in Nursing Management team activities to include development, review, revision, and implementation of department, facility, and nursing policies and procedures, infection control, improving nursing organizational performance, investigations, incident follow-LIQ, and any function that contributes to the quality of care for our residents.

• Manage nursing operations for the specific shift assigned, to include admission, discharge resident transfers, emergency response, staff meetings and training, etc.

• And more!

• Complete Position Description Available Upon Request*

Required:

• Current Washington State registered nurse license OR unencumbered registered nurse multistate license.

• Three (3) years of professional nursing experience.

• Ability to:

• Demonstrate accurate methods and practices of nursing and restorative care, personal hygiene and sanitation methods, recordkeeping, infection control procedures, and resident rights.

• Provide a positive living environment for residents relating to meeting psychosocial needs, follow written and verbal directions, and document and report observed changes in patient condition and behavior.

• Assess, evaluate, and participate in the development of appropriate plans of care.

• Document appropriate discharge planning for residents when appropriate.

• Set priorities under challenging and changing circumstances.

• Coordinate, delegate, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

• Must have:

• Excellent professional nursing practice and patient care skills.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as long-term knowledge to include regulatory requirements.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong organizational and computer skills with a mastery of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access, and Excel.

Preferred/Desired:

• Currently holds a valid registered nurse license from the State of Washington.

• Bachelor's degree involving major study in nursing.

• Supervisory experience.

• Experience working on an interdisciplinary team serving residents with dementia diagnoses.

• Long-term car experience.

• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations and guidelines for resident assessment.

• Knowledge of Resident Assessment instrument process and Care Planning.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able 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 perform in the position.

• 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 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.

• Must maintain a valid RN license and provide from the State of Washington Department of Health.

• 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: 

All qualifying 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.

Other Information:

• This position is represented by the Washington State Nurses Association.

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.