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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailLooking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door as a state employee This position as an oncall Licensed Practical Nurse 4is the ideal opportunity for you! Located at the historic Spokane Veterans Home there is only one opening available so apply today!
*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 twentyfour 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 500000 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 a Licensed Practical Nurse 4 youll 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 residentcentered 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.
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Application Process:
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:
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 (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 .
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 agencys 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. 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 awardwinning diverse and inclusive organization.
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