WDVA Registered Nurse 2, On-Call, Washington Veterans Home

WDVA Registered Nurse 2, On-Call, Washington Veterans Home  Salary $41.98 - $67.99 Hourly Location Kitsap County - Port Orchard, WA Job Type On-Call Job Number 2026-03670 Department Dept. of Veterans Affairs Division Washington Veterans Home Opening Date 04/29/2026 Closing Date 5/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description Registered Nurse 2 On-Call Washington Veterans Home Deliver skilled, compassionate care to our nation's heroes at the Washington Veterans Home! Our team is excited to announce we are now hiring for Registered Nurse 2 On-Call positions for our Washington Veterans Home in scenic Port Orchard, Washington! As a Registered Nurse 2, you will assist in the delivery of nursing and nursing-related care to residents of the Washington Veterans Home and supervise frontline staff. Please note:"On-call" is defined as positions where the work is intermittent in nature, is sporadic and does not fit a particular pattern. On-Call employees are utilized to support operational staffing needs. Shifts for on-call staff are scheduled on a rotational basis. The on call expectations for this position requires that staff be available for at least four (4) full shifts per month. This position is not eligible for telework. •This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step W. Step X has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules. 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. 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 nearly 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. Duties Some of what you'll do: Maintain healthcare records according to current policies and procedures. Administer medications and treatments for residents unable to do their own or monitor self-pour medications of residents. Maintain incident log and provide learning experiences and feedback regarding incidents for direct care staff on unit. Encourage and empower residents and staff to meet residents' needs and requirements in a respectful and homelike environment. Maintain open communication and information-sharing with staff. Assist in the presentation of training materials to staff. Perform nursing assessments of residents as necessitated by the condition of the resident, and on a quarterly basis for the completion of the Minimum Data Set. Assume responsibility for self-development by awareness of new techniques and medications. Make rounds on a regular basis to ensure compliance with expectations of the unit. Hold the staffing book as assigned. And more! •Complete Position Description available upon request• Qualifications

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Valid Washington state registered nurse license or unencumbered registered nurse multistate license. Possess accurate methods and practices of nursing and restorative care, personal hygiene and sanitation methods, recordkeeping, report preparation, infection control procedures, and resident rights. Ability to: Assess, evaluate, and participate in the development of appropriate plans of care. Plan, implement, and document appropriate discharge planning for residents when appropriate and perform selected nursing procedures. Provide a positive living environment for residents relating to meeting psychosocial needs and document and report observed changes in patient condition and behavior. Demonstrate proficiency in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English.