WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified, Full-Time Permanent (Swing), Spokane Veterans Home

State of Washington • Spokane County – Spokane, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant Certified assists with the delivery of nursing and nursing-related care to Veterans receiving skilled nursing care at the Spokane Veterans Home. The role supports residents’ activities of daily living, safety, comfort, and psychosocial needs while following current nursing standards and facility procedures. The position is onsite and works a permanent swing schedule, Saturday through Wednesday, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. It is eligible for a supplemental basic shift premium at 24/7 facilities, subject to the terms and expiration date stated in the posting.

Requirements

• Current and valid Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification, which must be maintained.
• Current active status on the OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) check.
• Proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• High school graduation or GED.
• At least six months of customer service experience in a health care setting or six months of direct patient care experience; relevant education and experience may be combined on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to perform data entry and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to help provide a positive living environment that meets residents’ psychosocial needs, follow written and verbal directions, and document and report observed changes in patient condition and behavior.
• Pass a DSHS BCCU background check every two years in accordance with WDVA policy.
• Comply with annual tuberculin screening requirements.
• Complete medical evaluation, fit testing, and training, and use respiratory protection as required; be able to wear a respirator 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 walk, sit, and bend without restriction during the entire workday.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and be willing to work as needed.
• Successfully 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.
• Possess work authorization that does not require employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Accurate methods and practices for assisting residents with activities of daily care and personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of sanitation methods, record keeping, reporting changes, infection-control procedures, and residents’ rights.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with positioning, transferring, and ambulation, and help maintain a safe and secure work environment using preventative infection-control methods.
• Respond to call lights, internal and external emergencies, and facility codes.
• Record care, vital signs, and observations; accurately obtain and record resident data and document intake and output.
• Assist residents with personal clothing, belongings, and equipment, as well as bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Assist with therapies and treatments under the direction of licensed personnel, including motion exercises as needed.
• Perform basic nursing procedures, such as applying anti-embolism stockings and creams or lotions, and collecting specimens.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and report observed changes in residents’ conditions and behavior.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance, remain current on CPR certification, and complete required orientation and training.

Benefits

• Supplemental basic shift premium of $1.00 per hour of basic shift premium for eligible hours at 24/7 facilities; does not apply to overtime and is scheduled to expire June 29, 2027.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED