Wdva Nursing Assistant Certified Lead, Evenings, Full-Time - Permanent, Washington Veterans Home

Nursing Assistant Lead

Evening Shift

Full-Time - Permanent

Washington Veterans Home

Do you love working the swing shift? Our team is pleased to announce we are now accepting applications for a full-time Nursing Assistant Lead Swing Shift at the Washington Veterans Home in scenic Port Orchard, Washington!

• $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.

Please Note: Scheduled shift will be 2:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on a rotating basis.

• 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 Lead, you will mentor newly assigned nursing assistants and assist in their orientation to the Washington Veterans Home. You will also work collaboratively with the charge nurse to develop nursing assistant work assignments.

Bring a smile and your vital knowledge to everyone, every day. Connect with your goals and change lives by applying now!Some of what you'll be doing:

• Leading and assisting nursing assistants in routine work.

• Developing and implementing the daily staffing schedule.

• Providing input to supervisors on performance of nursing assistants.

• Assisting in orientation and training new nursing assistants.

• Bathing, dressing, grooming, providing hygiene care, toileting, eating, and assisting with the monitoring/feeding of meals and nourishments.

• Assisting with range of motion exercises, practicing infection control techniques, and observing for and reporting changes in resident condition to licensed personnel.

• Accurately obtaining and recording vital signs and other resident data.

• Documenting intake and output records.

• Performing basic nursing procedures such as applying anti-embolism stocking, applying creams or lotion to intact skin, etc.

• Disposing of contaminated waste as appropriate.

• Maintaining a safe, sanitary, and harmonious environment.

• Cleaning bedpans, washbasins, urinals, commodes, beds, night stands, and over bed tables.

Required:

• One (1) year of nursing assistant experience.

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.

• Current, valid Washington State license to practice as a nursing assistant certified.

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

• Six (6) months of experience involving customer service in a healthcare setting OR six (6) months of experience involving direct patient care.

Preferred/Desired:

• Long-term care nursing 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 have the ability to speak, read, and write in the English language for medical charts and data entry.

• Must remain current on the OBRA Registry.

• 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.

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:

• 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.