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Buster Wagner
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Spokane VA – UMCC Meeting Update!
Posted Oct 27, 2025
And welcome to two new officers!
Buster Wagner WSNA CoChair and Brandi Simundson WSNA Treasurer
Your WSNA Officers and Nurse Rep met with Management this past Friday — and we’ve got fresh updates to share! Here’s what was discussed and the progress we’re making together:
🩺 1. On-Call RNs Sharing One Job Number
Nurses raised concerns about two on-call RNs sharing one job number — it was splitting hours and leaving some without shifts.
✅ Good news! Management agreed this isn’t working and will stop double-filling on-call positions.
📅 Reminder: On-call RNs, don’t forget to give your availability to Heidi by the 10th of each month!
🔄 Management will also partner with scheduling to make shift communication smoother and clearer for everyone.
🚫 2. “No Show” Mix-Up
Recently, an RN was scheduled for a shift but never notified — and was mistakenly marked as a no call, no show.
💬 Management agreed to review the process and make sure this doesn’t happen again. Communication matters!
⏰ 3. Overtime Shift Fairness
We heard from several nurses that overtime shifts weren’t being offered fairly.
Management agreed to follow the proper rotation for open shifts per the CBA:
1️⃣ On-call nurses
2️⃣ Part-time nurses
3️⃣ Full-time nurses (if no one else picks up)
🎯 This helps make sure overtime is fair and transparent across the board.
📱 4. Viewing Schedules and Open Shifts Off-Site
Right now, schedules can only be seen at work — which makes it tough to know when your assigned shifts or they open up.
💡 Management will explore group communication tools (like text alerts or Microsoft Teams) to share open shifts in real time. Stay tuned!
💊 5. Point Click Care (PCC) Training
Many nurses said PCC’s medication charting can be confusing — and we get it!
We talked it through, and while we can’t change the system itself, management is on board with offering extra training.
👩🏫 Need a refresher or extra help? Reach out to Yolanda, and she’ll help get you connected with support.
🎉 Moving Forward Together
This was a great start to tackling real issues and finding real solutions for our Spokane VA nurses!
If you have something you’d like the officers to bring up at our next Labor-Management (UMCC) meeting, reach out anytime — we’re here for you.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more supported nursing team at the Spokane VA! 💙
Contact Nurse Rep Jaclyn Smedley BSN, RN at jsmedley@wsna.org.
Previous updates
UPCOMING Local Unit Meeting!
Oct 10, 2025
Announcing Nurse Representative Change
Oct 06, 2025
Check out the latest updates!
Sep 23, 2025
Updates from the Spokane Regional Labor Council
Aug 13, 2025
Your New Contract is Here!
Jul 14, 2025
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