WDVA Licensed Practical Nurse 4, On-Call, Spokane Veterans Home

就业类型： On-Call

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📄 职位概述

斯波坎老兵之家的认证实用护士4级职位提供轮班制工作，专注于为退伍军人提供充满同理心和以居民为中心的护理，确保他们的健康、安全和尊严。该职位适合那些热衷于服务退伍军人的人，需要具备灵活性和奉献精神，能够根据需要承担不同时段的工作。

📋 主要职责

担任指定区域的主管护士，必要时可作为注册护士（RN）的后备主管。
维护MDS文件记录，并协助居民完成日常活动，如体位调整和行走。
监控居民的安全和环境，确保一个安全的生活空间。
提供符合护理标准的护理，关注居民的心理社会需求。
准确记录和报告患者状况和行为的变化。

🛠 所需技能

技术技能

MDS文件记录数据录入呼吸防护使用 CPR认证体力需求（搬运、伸手）呼吸防护培训

软技能

沟通能力同理心和关怀问题解决能力注重细节团队协作灵活性

🎓 资格要求

经验

拥有2年认证实用护士（LPN）经验

证书

华盛顿州颁发的LPN执照, 心肺复苏（CPR）认证, 适配测试和呼吸防护培训

⭐ 理想候选人

理想的候选人应具备丰富的认证实用护士（LPN）临床经验，拥有在MDS文件记录和居民护理方面的成功记录，展现出卓越的同理心和问题解决能力，以胜任退伍军人设施中的主管护士角色。他们还应具备对安全规程和护理工作相关体力需求的深入理解，并具备良好的沟通能力，以支持居民和跨学科团队。

💬 面试准备

请描述一次你同时照顾多名居民并确保他们安全和舒适的经历。你是如何处理这种情况的？

他们希望评估你的多任务处理能力、危机管理技能以及在优先处理居民护理需求方面的做法。

提供你过去经历中的具体场景，详细说明你是如何组织任务、与居民有效沟通，并在压力下确保他们的安全和舒适。

如果一位居民突然表现出行为变化，需要立即关注，你会如何应对？

这测试你的临床判断力、危机响应能力以及在护理环境中对心理社会护理的理解。

描述你将采取的结构化方法，包括初步观察、与跨学科团队的沟通，以及记录和报告的步骤，以确保及时干预。

请讨论你在实际护理环境中使用呼吸防护和CPR认证的经验。

他们需要验证你的技术技能和应对特定医疗紧急情况及环境安全措施的准备程度。

提供具体的培训课程、获得的认证和实际应用案例，说明你如何有效地运用这些技能确保居民安全。

💡 申请技巧

突出你在MDS文件记录和轮班护士职责方面的经验，展示你对细节的关注和全面管理患者护理的能力。
量化你的成就，如减少患者等待时间或改善居民安全措施，以展示你在以往职位中的实际影响。
在简历中包含关键词如'MDS'、'CPR认证'、'呼吸防护'、'轮班'和'退伍军人护理'，以符合职位描述的要求。
定制你的简历，强调你在医疗环境中的领导角色、主管护士职责和任何监督经验，特别是涉及退伍军人或老年群体的岗位。
在求职信中强调你对服务退伍军人的热情以及你与斯波坎老兵之家使命的契合度，突出你的背景如何独特地为你准备了这个职位。

🚀 职业发展

该职位可以发展为成为注册护士（RN）、在护理单元担任监督角色，或转向专注于退伍军人医疗计划的专门老年护理管理或行政岗位。

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原始职位描述

说明

注册护士4级

值班

斯波肯老兵之家

用您的医疗专业知识服务美国英雄！我们的团队很高兴地宣布，我们现在开始接受注册护士4级的值班 注册护士4级 在华盛顿州斯波肯的斯波肯老兵之家的申请！

24/7设施差额： 截至2025年7月1日更新：此职位有资格获得“基础轮班津贴补充”，适用于24/7设施。被分配到为居民、患者和/或客户提供直接护理的设施的员工，且其职责需在工作地点完成的，将每小时额外获得1美元（$1.00）的基础轮班津贴补充。此补充基础轮班津贴不适用于加班时间。补充基础轮班津贴将于2027年6月29日到期。

*此职位已发布在指定薪资范围内的L级。M级尚未发布，因为这被视为长期服务级别，符合州人力资源薪酬规则。

“值班” 被定义为工作性质间歇性、零散且没有固定模式的职位。值班员工用于支持运营人员需求。值班员工的班次按轮班方式安排。该职位的值班要求是员工需根据需要随时待命，每周至少有三个班次，且涉及两个不同的班次。

混合/远程办公： 此职位不有资格进行远程办公。

在华盛顿州退伍军人事务部（WDVA），我们致力于“服务那些曾服役之人”的使命。作为全国范围内倡导近50万名退伍军人及其家庭成员的领导者，我们努力将他们连接到应得的福利，以及专注于他们整体健康和福祉的创新项目。此外，我们还通过多种项目提供关键的社区服务，并在位于奥尔丁、波特奥彻、斯波肯和瓦拉瓦拉的四个州立退伍军人之家提供医疗保障服务。这些地点为退伍军人提供医疗保险和医疗补助的养老护理服务，包括在某些情况下为其配偶、遗孀或金星家属提供服务。

作为 注册护士（LPN）4级您将为居民提供以居民为中心的护理，并确保我们位于斯波坎老兵之家的退伍军人能够享有安全、健康的环境，受到尊重和尊严的对待，并获得符合其个人需求的护理。您还将协助并监督所分配的居民进行日常活动，依据当前的护理实践标准，并以我们使命为出发点。

如果您希望在退伍军人及其家庭的生活方面做出积极影响，我们鼓励您立即申请，加入我们的团队！

职责

您将承担以下部分工作：

负责所分配区域的护士长职责。
在注册护士（RN）缺席时，可能担任后备主管。
更新并维护MDS文件记录。
协助居民进行体位调整、转移和行走。
监督并确保环境安全。
还有更多！

资格要求

必备资格要求：

目前持有华盛顿州颁发的有效LPN执照。
具有两年以上注册护士工作经验。
必须精通英语，能够阅读、书写和口语交流。
能够进行数据录入。
始终能够保持保密性。
能够为居民提供积极的生活环境，满足其心理社会需求；能够遵循书面和口头指示；记录并报告观察到的患者状况和行为变化。
机构对所有职位的必备能力要求：
- 能够采取行动不断学习和成长。
- 能够采取行动满足他人的需求。

优选/期望资格：

必须能够为居民提供积极的生活环境，满足其心理社会需求；遵循书面和口头指示；记录并报告观察到的患者状况和行为变化。
必须通过一贯的诚实、正直和专业性，在所有互动中赢得居民、同事和客户的信任、尊重和信心。并作为有效的正面榜样，影响员工。
具备长期护理经验。

特殊要求：

必须每两年根据华盛顿州工业安全与卫生法政策615.000背景调查规定，通过DSHS BCCU背景审查。背景调查所得信息不一定妨碍就业，但将在评估申请人是否适合并具备胜任该职位的能力时予以考虑。
必须根据DVA政策670.000肺结核检测规定，每年接受结核菌素皮肤试验。
需要进行医疗评估、符合性测试、培训，并按照华盛顿州工业安全与卫生法标准使用呼吸防护装备。必须能够根据工作或任务要求佩戴呼吸器、医疗手套、隔离衣、眼罩及其他个人防护装备。
必须保持心肺复苏（CPR）的最新认证。
必须能够抬起最多60磅重的物品，并能使用正确技术达到至少36英寸的高度，以补货和取用物资。员工还必须具备足够的力量推动或拉动物品，并在全天工作中能够自由行走、坐立和弯腰。
必须持有有效的执业护士执照，并由华盛顿州卫生部提供。
必须保持良好的出勤记录并愿意根据需要工作。
必须在规定的时限内成功完成员工入职培训及所有其他强制性的年度、在职及其它必要培训。
必须熟悉并遵守所有适用的DVA政策和程序以及集体谈判协议。
所有员工必须签署保密声明。
需要出差的职位必须持有有效的无限制驾驶执照，并在使用个人车辆执行州务时必须有保险。

被WDVA录用的候选人必须具备工作授权，且无需雇主未来或现在提供签证赞助。

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应聘流程：

最优秀的候选人将被直接联系以进行面试。由于选拔将基于您提供的信息，因此请您明确指出符合以下强制性和理想资格的知识、技能和能力，以对您自身最为有利。

请在申请中包含以下文件：
1. 一封说明具体资格的求职信。
2. 一份详细列出相关经验和教育背景的简历。

最终入围者将被要求提供至少三位专业推荐人的联系方式及当前电话号码。

其他信息：

该职位由 华盛顿州政府雇员联合会

多元、公平与包容雇主

在您的华盛顿州退伍军人事务部，我们的员工来自各行各业。我们致力于从各种背景中招聘优秀人才。所有符合条件的申请者都将获得平等的就业机会，不因种族、肤色、宗教、性别、性别认同或表达、性取向、国籍、基因、残疾、年龄或退伍军人身份而有所区别。

我们重视每位员工对机构使命成功所做出的贡献。拥有多元化的员工队伍是该机构最宝贵的力量和知识资源。正是通过各种才能和能力的结合，我们才能探索有效的措施，以提供最佳的客户服务。我们致力于为所有人打造一个多元且包容的工作环境。

华盛顿州是平等机会雇主。如您有残疾并需要在申请或测试过程中获得帮助，或需要此公告的其他格式版本，请致电（360）725-2183。TTY用户请先拨打711以接入华盛顿州转接服务。

欢迎您在材料中包含您希望被称呼的姓名和代词，我们将尊重您的选择，并在与我们获奖的多元包容组织互动时予以体现。

如您对本公告、项目或机构有任何疑问，请联系我们： recruiters@dva.wa.gov。

SeattleCH Job Analysis

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📄 Position Overview

This Licensed Practical Nurse 4 position at the Spokane Veterans Home offers on-call duties focused on providing compassionate, resident-centered care to veterans, ensuring their health, safety, and dignity. Ideal for those passionate about serving veterans, this role requires flexibility and dedication to work varying shifts as needed.

📋 Key Responsibilities

Serve as charge nurse for assigned areas and potentially act as RN backup supervisor.
Maintain MDS documentation and assist residents with daily activities such as positioning and ambulation.
Monitor resident safety and environment, ensuring a secure living space.
Provide care aligned with nursing standards, addressing residents' psychosocial needs.
Document and report changes in patient condition and behavior accurately.

🛠 Required Skills

Technical Skills

MDS Documentation Data Entry Respiratory Protection Usage CPR Certification Physical Demands (Lifting, Reaching) Respiratory Protection Training

Soft Skills

Communication Empathy and Compassion Problem Solving Attention to Detail Team Collaboration Flexibility

🎓 Qualifications

Experience

2 years of Licensed Practical Nurse experience

Certifications

Valid LPN license from the State of Washington, CPR certification, Fit testing and respiratory protection training

⭐ Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate possesses strong clinical experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a proven track record in MDS documentation and resident care, demonstrating exceptional empathy and problem-solving skills essential for a charge nurse role within a veterans' facility. They should also have a robust understanding of safety protocols and physical demands associated with nursing care, coupled with effective communication abilities to support both residents and interdisciplinary teams.

💬 Interview Preparation

Tell me about a time when you had to manage multiple residents simultaneously while ensuring their safety and comfort. How did you handle the situation?

They want to assess your multitasking abilities, crisis management skills, and approach to prioritizing resident care needs.

Provide a specific scenario from your past experience, detailing how you organized tasks, communicated effectively with residents, and ensured their safety and comfort under pressure.

How would you address a situation where a resident exhibits sudden behavioral changes that require immediate attention?

This tests your clinical judgment, crisis response capabilities, and understanding of psychosocial care in a nursing setting.

Describe a structured approach you would take, including initial observations, communication with the interdisciplinary team, and steps for documentation and reporting to ensure timely intervention.

Can you discuss your experience with respiratory protection and CPR certification in a practical nursing environment?

They need to verify your technical skills and readiness to handle specific medical emergencies and environmental safety measures.

Provide concrete examples of training sessions, certifications obtained, and real-world applications where you effectively used these skills to ensure resident safety.

💡 Application Tips

Highlight your experience with MDS documentation and on-call nursing responsibilities, showcasing your attention to detail and ability to manage patient care comprehensively.
Quantify your achievements, such as reducing patient wait times or improving resident safety measures, to demonstrate tangible impacts in previous roles.
Include keywords like 'MDS', 'CPR Certification', 'Respiratory Protection', 'On-Call', and 'Veterans Care' to align your application with the job description requirements.
Customize your resume to emphasize leadership roles, charge nurse responsibilities, and any supervisory experience you have within healthcare settings, particularly those involving veterans or elderly populations.
In your cover letter, emphasize your passion for serving veterans and your alignment with the mission of the Spokane Veterans Home, highlighting how your background uniquely prepares you for this role.

🚀 Career Path

This position can lead to advancement opportunities such as becoming a Registered Nurse (RN), taking on supervisory roles within nursing units, or transitioning into specialized geriatric care management or administrative roles focused on veteran healthcare initiatives.

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Original Job Description

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse 4

On-Call

Spokane Veterans Home

Serve America's heroes with your medical expertise! Our team is excited to announce we are now accepting applications for an on-call Licensed Practical Nurse 4 at the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane, Washington!

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.

*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.

"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 to work as needed, with a minimum availability of three shifts per week, on two different shifts.

Hybrid/Telework: This position is not eligible for telework.

Here 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.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse 4, you will provide resident-centered care and ensure that our Veterans at the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane are provided a safe and healthy space, treated with dignity and respect, and have care suited to their personal needs. You will also assist and monitor assigned residents with activities of daily living based on current nursing standards of practice and with a heart for our mission.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of our veterans and their families, then we encourage you to join our team by applying now!

Duties

Some of what you'll be doing includes:

Charge nurse for the assigned area.
May act as back-up supervisor in absence of RN.
Updates and maintains MDS documentation.
Assist residents with positioning, transferring, and ambulation.
Monitor and keeping a safe environment.
And more!

Qualifications

Required 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
Ability to perform data entry.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability 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.
Agency Required Competencies for all positions:
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

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. 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.
Remain current on CPR.
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 maintain a valid practical nursing license and provide from the State of Washington Department of Health.
Must maintain regular and reliable attendance and be willing to work as needed.
Must successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
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.

Supplemental Information

Check out this awesome video here to see what it is like to work for the WDVA!

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 the Washington Federation of State Employees.

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.

申请期限

7天 09:30:37

开始日期 6/5/2026 (五)

截止日期 6/25/2026 (四)

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