Registered Nurse 3 - Resident Care Manager

Company: State of Washington Dept of Veterans Affairs
Location: Spokane
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

SunIRef:Nurse:title Registered Nurse 3 - Resident Care Manager State of Washington Dept. of Veterans Affairs 262 reviews - Spokane, WA State of Washington Dept. of Veterans Affairs 262 reviews Read what people are saying about working here. Description The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the recruitment for a Registered Nurse 3 - Evening Supervisor at our Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane, WA. This position works from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with Sunday and Monday off. The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is comprised of more than 800 dedicated staff who strives to fulfill WDVA's mission of "Serving Those Who Served." To achieve this mission, WDVA provides critical services to veterans and their families, both in the community and among four veterans' homes within the State of Washington. WDVA is a national leader in the quality of and advocacy for veterans claims submitted to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, reaching out to Washington's more than 600,000 veterans. WDVA operates four Medicare/Medicaid and Federal VA Certified Veterans Homes in Port Orchard, Orting, Spokane, and Walla Walla providing nursing care for honorably discharged veterans, to include, in some instances, their spouses, widows or gold star parents. For more information, visit our website at . Duties Some of what you will be doing: This full time Registered Nurse 3 - Resident Care Manager (RCM) Evening shift Supervisor position, under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services (DNS), provides professional nursing services and has oversight in the delivery of nursing and nursing related care. Key Responsibilities: Direct and supervise subordinate nursing personnel, serve as a role model of health care provision. Coordinate assignments of staff to residents, provide direction and information via accurate communication of current resident status and care needs to the staff. Monitor subordinate staff's attendance, meet with them regularly to review and address concerns and report those concerns as appropriate to DNS. Assist with interviewing job applicants. Coordinates staff education with staff developer. Ensures clear, consistent documentation of resident care to meet facility standards, state and federal regulations. Ensures adherence and application of agency and facility policy and procedure. Oversees reporting of incidents, ensures prompt, thorough initial investigation of incidents in compliance with regulations. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Current WA state licensure as RN. Two years' experience as an RN. Knowledge of State and Federal regulations and guidelines for resident assessment. Assess, evaluate, and participate in the development of appropriate plans of care. Plan, implement, and document appropriate discharge planning for residents when appropriate. Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory experience. Bachelor's degree involving major study in Nursing. Three years of professional nursing experience preferably in long term care. Supplemental Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. 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 health screening requirements by undergoing a tuberculosis skin test. 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. Applications submitted will contain the following: 1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications. 2. A current resume detailing applicable experience, education and current salary. 3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. NOTE: 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: 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 or toll free and select option 5. For questions about this recruitment, call (360)725 -2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service. State of Washington - Just posted report job - original job

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