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

Washington State Health Care Authority; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse 4 at the Spokane Veterans Home. The role involves resident-centered care, ensuring safety, and supporting daily living activities for veterans in a 24/7 facility. You will serve as charge nurse and may back-up supervisor, with a schedule 2:00 pm–10:30 pm, Sunday-Thursday or Wednesday-Sunday.

Requires WA LPN license and English proficiency. We emphasize dignity, respect, and confidentiality in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Ability to perform data entry and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care with dignity and respect.
• Agency required competencies: action to learn and action to meet needs of others.

Responsibilities

• Serve as charge nurse for the assigned area.
• May act as back-up supervisor in absence of RN.
• Update and maintain MDS documentation.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Monitor safety and ensure a healthy environment.

Skills

Data entry

English proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

LPN license (WA)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse 4

Full-Time - Permanent (Swing Shift)

Spokane Veterans Home

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. This salary range reflects increases effective July 1st, 2026.

Please note: The work schedule will be Sunday through Thursday for one shift, and Wednesday through Sunday for another shift, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

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

Here at 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.

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 keep a safe environment.
• And more!

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.

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.

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