WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified, Full Time-Perm (Swing), Washington Soldiers Home

Nursing Assistant Certified Full-Time Permanent (Day) Washington Soldiers Home

Help us continue to fulfill our mission of "Serving Those Who Served" by providing essential quality of life care for our Veterans. We are now accepting applications for a Nursing Assistant Certified at the Washington Soldiers 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 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.

The work schedule will be Friday-Tuesday from 2:00 PM-10:30 PM. This position is not eligible for telework. Here 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. As a Nursing Assistant Certified, you'll assist in the delivery of nursing and nursing-related care to vulnerable Veterans in need of skilled nursing care. You'll have the ability to lend direction and a caring attitude to your patients. 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. If you want to make a difference in the lives of our veterans and their families, then we encourage you to apply today!

Duties

Some of what you'll be doing includes:

• Actively participates in the resident's care plan for the purpose of improving the life and maintaining the safety of each resident.
• Supports and encourages the resident's involvement in decision making, regarding their daily activities.
• Accurately obtains and records vital signs and other resident data in electronic medical records, including documenting intake and output records. Completes charting daily.
• Observes and reports any changes in resident conditions to the Licensed Nurse. Documents any observations in the resident's electronic medical record.
• Assists with therapies and treatment under the direction of licensed personnel RN.
• Performs daily living care activities including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, toileting, eating, assisting with monitoring/feeding of meals and nourishments encouraging liquids. Provides care in accordance with the specific needs and requirements of each resident as outlined in the care plan.
• Assists residents with positioning, transferring, and ambulation.
• Assists with therapies and treatment under the direction of licensed personnel. Assist with range of motion exercises.
• Perform basic nursing procedures such as applying anti-embolism stockings, applying creams or lotions to intact skin, etc, under the direction of the licensed nurse.
• Monitors resident's equipment for any equipment failures. Notifies maintenance in the event a work order is needed.
• Utilizes Hoyer lifts, oxygen tanks, scoop stretcher, or special equipment as needed to perform resident care.
• Responds to call lights, internal and external emergencies, and facility codes; remedies situations within scope and alerts RNs/LPNs of alarms sounding. Initiates basic lifesaving procedures.
• Cares for resident's personal clothing, belongings, and equipment. Receives and distributes resident's personal laundry which may include washing, drying, folding and operating laundry machines.
• Adheres to infection control procedures. Dispose of contaminated waste as appropriate. Maintains clean and sanitary spaces in residences rooms and common spaces.
• Clean bedpans, washbasins, urinals, commodes, beds nightstands, over bed tables. Performs additional cleaning chores as assigned.
• Assists in the transportation of residents to include resident belongings, supplies, pharmaceuticals, x-ray films, equipment and specimens to and from various locations; assists patients to and from vehicles; stays with patients at destination until someone receives them; transports and prepares for use medical gas tanks such as oxygen and nitrogen.
• Assists in the orientation of new Nursing Assistant employees, students and other patient care providers to the facility.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Current valid Washington State license to practice as a Nursing Assistant Certified.
• Current active status on OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act).
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds and capable of reaching a minimum of 36" using proper techniques for resident repositioning or access to supplies.
• Must be able to push or pull with sufficient strength and walk, sit, and bend in an unrestricted manner during the entire workday.
• Six months experience involving customer service in a health care setting or six months 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.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English to facilitate effective and safe clinical care for residents. This includes sufficient written and verbal communication in English, to facilitate effective and safe clinical care for residents.
• 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:

• Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.

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.
• 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.
• Remain current on CPR certification.
• Must maintain a valid Nursing Assistant Certification from the Washington State 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.

Supplemental Information

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Application Process:

The top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below. Please include the following documents with your application: 1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications. 2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone