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

State of Washington•Pierce County – Orting, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is seeking a Nursing Assistant Certified for a Full-Time Permanent position at the Washington Soldiers Home. This role is crucial in fulfilling the mission of "Serving Those Who Served" by providing essential quality of life care for Veterans. The position involves assisting in the delivery of nursing and nursing-related care to vulnerable Veterans in need of skilled nursing care, supporting and encouraging resident involvement in decision-making, and monitoring assigned residents with activities of daily living. The work schedule is Friday-Tuesday from 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM. This position is not eligible for telework and is eligible for a supplemental basic shift premium for 24/7 facilities.

Requirements

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.
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks.
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.

Responsibilities

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.