WDVA Licensed Practical Nurse 4, Full-Time Perm Swing Shift, Spokane Veterans Home

About the role

Homes 24/7 facility differential: Updated as of July 1, 2025: This position is eligible for "Supplement Basic Shift Premium" for 24/7 Facilities. Employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location will receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium. This shift premium does not apply to overtime hours. The supplemental basic shift premium shall expire on June 29, 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently holds a valid LPN license from the State of Washington.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must be proficient in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English.
• Able to perform data entry.
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Able to 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.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Must be able to 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.
• Must be able to earn trust, respect and confidence of residents, coworkers and customers through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.
• Serve as an effective and positive role model to staff.
• Long-term care experience.

Special requirements

• 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 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.
• Must maintain a valid practical nursing license and provide from the State of Washington Department of Health.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and be willing to work as needed.
• Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
• Maintain compliance with all DVA policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• Sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.