Charge Nurse

Charge Nurse

• Assist in the delivery of nursing and nursing-related care to residents of the Washington Veterans Home
• Supervise frontline staff
• Maintain healthcare records according to current policies and procedures
• Administer medications and treatments for members 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 the unit
• Encourage and empower residents and staff to meet residents' needs and requirements in a respectful and homelike environment
• Help present training and share information with team/staff
• Assume responsibility for self-development by awareness of new techniques and medications

• 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
• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing
• One (1) year of professional nursing experience

• Health insurance
• Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care
• Supplement Basic Shift Premium
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Sick leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Dependent care assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Additional leave types

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to providing healthcare services to Veterans and their families