WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified Lead, Day Shift, Washington Veterans Home

Nursing Assistant Certified Lead

Are you ready to step into a leadership position and deliver skilled, compassionate care to our nation's heroes at the Washington Veterans Home? Our team is excited to announce we are now accepting applications for a full-time Lead Nursing Assistant Certified!

As a Lead Nursing Assistant Certified, you will assist in the delivery of nursing and nursing-related care to residents of the Washington Veterans Home in accordance with current standards of practice, and lead by example! Please note: The Day Shift available will have rotating days off. This position is not eligible for telework. Bring a smile and your vital knowledge to everyone, every day. Connect with your goals and change lives by applying now!

At the 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 Families.

Duties

Some of what you'll do:

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene care, toileting, eating, and assisting with the monitoring/feeding of meals and nourishments.
• Assist with range of motion exercises, practice infection control techniques, and observe for and report changes in resident condition to licensed personnel.
• Accurately obtain and record vital signs and other resident data.
• Document intake and output records.
• Perform basic nursing procedures such as applying anti-embolism stocking, applying creams or lotion to intact skin, etc.
• Dispose of contaminated waste as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and harmonious environment.
• Clean bedpans, washbasins, urinals, commodes, beds, night stands, and over bed tables.
• And more!

Qualifications

Required:

• 1 year of Nursing Assistant experience.
• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Valid Washington state license to practice as a nursing assistant certified.
• Six (6) months of experience involving customer service in a healthcare setting or six (6) months of experience involving direct patient care. A combination of education and experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis. Experience must be relevant to the position.
• 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.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality of residents.
• Be proficient in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English.

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:

• Long-term care experience.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and 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.
• 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 remain current on the OBRA Registry.
• Must maintain a valid NAC license with the Washington State Dept. of Health.
• Must remain current in CPR.
• 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.