WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified LEAD, Full-Time Permanent, Washington Veterans Home

State of Washington•Kitsap County - Port Orchard, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant Certified LEAD assists with the delivery of nursing and nursing-related care to residents of the Washington Veterans Home in accordance with current standards of practice, while leading by example. The role supports resident safety and quality of life and provides on-shift guidance, auditing, and training for Nursing Assistants. The position is full-time, permanent, and on the swing shift, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with rotating days off. It is not eligible for telework. The position is based at the Washington Veterans Home, one of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs’ State Veterans Homes, which provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans and, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families. The role is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. Effective July 1, 2025, employees assigned to qualifying 24/7 facilities who provide direct care on location receive a supplemental basic shift premium of $1.00 per hour for each hour of basic shift premium; this premium does not apply to overtime and expires June 29, 2027. The position’s posted pay range includes steps through Step L; Step M is a longevity step and has not been published.

Requirements

At least one year of Nursing Assistant experience.
High school graduation or GED equivalent.
A valid Washington State license to practice as a Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC).
Proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check before beginning services and every two years thereafter.
Comply with annual Tuberculin Screening requirements.
Complete required medical evaluation, fit testing, and training, and use respiratory protection as required by applicable standards.
Ability to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other required personal protective equipment.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and reach at least 36 inches using proper technique to stock shelves and access supplies.
Ability to push or pull with sufficient strength and to walk, sit, and bend without restriction throughout the workday.
Maintain current status on the OBRA Registry, a valid Washington State NAC license, and current CPR.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and be willing to work as needed.
Complete employee orientation and mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training within mandated timeframes.
Become familiar with and comply with DVA policies and procedures and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Sign the employee confidentiality statement.
Candidates offered a position must have work authorization that does not require employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care experience.
Driver’s license.
Current active status on the OBRA Registry.

Responsibilities

Audit MDS charting and co-workers’ flow sheets during the shift.
Provide supervisors with input on Nursing Assistants’ performance.
Train new Nursing Assistants to established standards for specific worksite and patient-care requirements.
Help ensure a safe and secure work environment, including preventive infection-control methods.
Check assigned Nursing Assistants’ recorded care and observations on resident flow sheets for assigned residents.
Document residents’ weights as appropriate.
Actively participate in residents’ care plans to improve their quality of life and maintain their safety.
Assist residents with positioning, transferring, and ambulation.
Respond to call lights and internal and external emergencies.
Deliver nursing and nursing-related care to residents in accordance with current standards of practice.