Special hiring rate: $63,535.0560 at West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility in Barboursville, WV (SPB 2997)
Join Our Team at the West Virginia Veterans Home!
Are you a compassionate and dedicated nursing professional looking to make a meaningful impact? The West Virginia Veterans Home is seeking a skilled Nurse 2 to join our team and help provide exceptional care to our nation’s heroes.
Why Join Us?
Resident Independence: The West Virginia Veterans Home is a dedicated domiciliary facility and NOT a nursing home or treatment facility. We house veterans who are seeking long term housing. Our residents are ambulatory and independent in all activities of daily living, which significantly reduces the physical demands typically associated with nursing roles. This lighter physical workload enables you to focus more on delivering high-quality, personalized care to each resident. Without the strain of heavy lifting or extensive physical tasks, you can dedicate more time and energy to understanding and addressing the unique needs and preferences of our residents. This environment fosters the development of meaningful relationships, allowing you to truly connect with those you care for. Your ability to engage in compassionate and attentive interactions not only enhances the residents' quality of life but also creates a more rewarding and fulfilling work experience for you.
Community Impact: By working at the Veterans Home, you're making a significant contribution to the local community. Our home plays a vital role in supporting veterans in the area, and your work will have a broader positive effect.
Generous Benefits Package:
- Annual Leave: Earn 15 days of paid annual leave each year as a new employee. Plus, enjoy even more days off as your years of service grow!
- Sick Leave: Take care of yourself by earning 18 days of paid sick leave per year, ensuring you have the time you need to rest and recover.
- Paid Holidays: Celebrate paid holidays with time off or opt for a payout directly on your paycheck— maximum flexibility!
- Scrub Allowance: Elevate Your Professional Wardrobe Receive a generous allowance to keep your work attire fresh, comfortable, and reflective of your professional pride.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, vision, and an array of additional insurance options to suit your needs.
- Disability Coverage: Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Shift Differential: Boost your earnings with an extra $1 per hour for working select shifts, adding more value to your dedicated effort.
- Holiday Pay: Celebrate the spirit of the season with double pay for working specific holidays.
- Retention Raise: Receive a 5% retention raise after three years of service.
- Pension: Secure your future with our pension plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead with Purpose: Oversee, guide, and schedule the work of our seven Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) staff in collaboration with our Director of Nursing.
- Adapt and Thrive: Work with flexibility to meet the evolving needs of our residents and staff.
- Documentation: Accurately document any changes in residents’ status or behavior, providing timely updates. Regularly monitor and record vital signs to ensure residents’ health and well-being.
- Patient Care: Count and document medications accurately, ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Assist residents with self-medication programs, providing guidance and support to promote independence and health management. Perform basic wound care.
- Emergency Preparedness: Assist in evacuations during fire alarms, ensuring the safety of all residents.
- Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as required, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
What We’re Looking for
We’re seeking a candidate who:
- Excels in leadership and teamwork, fostering a collaborative and positive environment.
- Is organized and committed to maintaining high-quality nursing care.
- Demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Why Join Us? At the West Virginia Veterans Home, you'll find more than just a workplace—you’ll find a purpose. Join our mission to honor and care for those who’ve served and enjoy the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our veterans.
Location: Barboursville, West Virginia.
Ready to embark on this fulfilling journey? Apply today and become a part of our supportive and passionate team!
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" of your form DD214 and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
Be sure to submit your resume or application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
Training: Successful completion of an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma nursing program; plus one year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse.
ORBaccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited four year college year or university.
Special Requirement: Current West Virginia license or temporary permit to practice as a registered professional nurse.
***The Division of Personnel uses your complete work history to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
Special hiring rate:
- $63,535.0560 at West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility in Barboursville, WV (SPB 2997)