Wdva Nursing Assistant Certified, Evening Shift, Full-Time - Permanent, Spokane Veterans Home

Nursing Assistant Certified

Full-Time - Permanent

Evening Shift

Spokane Veterans Home

If you love working the swing shift, then this position is for you! We are excited to announce we are now accepting applications for full-time, evening shift Nursing Assistants Certified at the Spokane Veterans Home!

Please Note: Nursing assistants registered are also eligible to apply for this position. If hired at the NAR level, you will be placed into the position in a non-permanent capacity for four (4) months.  

• $5,000 Recruitment Incentive for all Qualifying Candidates!

Candidates hired into full-time, permanent NAC positions are eligible for up to a $5,000 hiring incentive as long as they are hired on or before August 30, 2024 (incentives may be discontinued if federal funding match is exhausted prior to the above dates).

For more information, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

• 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.

Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for facilities open twenty-four hours per day. Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify. The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025.

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 more than 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.

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.

Bring a smile and your vital knowledge to everyone, every day. Connect with your goals and change lives in accomplishing our mission of "Serving Those Who Served" with the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs.Some of what you'll be doing includes:

• Assisting residents with positioning, transferring and ambulation; ensuring a safe and secure work environment, including preventative infection control methods.

• Responding to call lights, internal and external emergencies, and facility codes.

• Recording care, vital signs and observations.

• Assisting residents with personal clothing, belongings and equipment; bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, etc.

• Assisting with therapies and treatment under the direction of licensed personnel; motion exercises as needed.

• Accurately obtaining, recording vital signs and other resident data; documenting intake/output records.

• Performing basic nursing procedures such as applying anti-embolism stockings, applying creams or lotions, collecting specimens, etc.

Required (NAC):

• Valid Washington State license to practice as a nursing assistant certified.

• Active status on Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Registry.

• Ability to:

• Perform data entry.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• 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.

Required (NAR):

• Valid Washington State license to practice as a nursing assistant registered

• Must be able to obtain a nursing assistant certified credential and active OBRA status within four (4) months of hire.

Preferred/Desired:

• Accurate methods and practices to assist residents with activities of daily care, personal hygiene, sanitation methods, record keeping, reporting changes, infection control procedures and residents rights.

Check out this awesome video here to see what it is like to work for the WDVA!

Application Process:  

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 numbers.

Other Information:

• 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 remain current in CPR.

• 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.

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.