WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified, Full-Time, NOC Shift, Walla Walla Veterans Home

State of Washington • Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a full-time, permanent Nursing Assistant Certified at the Walla Walla Veterans Home. The role assists with nursing and nursing-related care for Veterans who need skilled nursing care in a homelike setting, helping maximize residents’ quality of life through support with daily living activities. The position is onsite and is not eligible for telework. Expected shifts are 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Thursday through Monday.

As of July 1, 2025, the position is eligible for a supplemental basic shift premium of $1.00 per hour for each hour of basic shift premium. This applies to employees assigned to qualifying 24/7 facilities who provide direct care on location; it does not apply to overtime hours. The supplemental premium expires June 29, 2027.

Applicants must hold an active Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified license and be active on the OBRA Registry. The position also requires English proficiency, background screening, annual tuberculosis screening, and compliance with respiratory-protection requirements. Employees must complete required orientation and training, maintain reliable attendance, and be able to meet the described physical demands.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State license to practice as a Nursing Assistant Certified.
• Active status on the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Registry.
• Proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to learn and grow, and to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Pass a DSHS BCCU background check before beginning services and every two years thereafter.
• Comply with annual Tuberculin Screening requirements.
• Complete medical evaluation, fit testing, and training, and use respiratory protection as required by Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act 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 a minimum of 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 during the entire workday.
• Maintain a valid Washington State NAC license and current status on the OBRA Registry.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Successfully complete employee orientation and all mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training within mandated timeframes.
• Sign the employee confidentiality statement.
• Possess work authorization that does not require employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in residents’ care plans.
• Create and maintain meaningful, professional relationships with residents and their families.
• Support and encourage residents’ involvement in decision-making.
• Assist with therapies and treatments under the direction of a licensed RN.
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and monitoring or feeding meals and nourishments according to individual needs.
• Obtain and record vital signs and other resident data; document intake and output; encourage liquids; and collect specimens for laboratory use.
• Perform basic nursing procedures, such as applying anti-embolism stockings and applying creams or lotion to intact skin.
• Reposition residents and access supplies as needed.
• Use a Hoyer lift, oxygen tanks, scoop stretcher, or other special equipment as needed.
• Maintain clean and sanitary resident rooms and common household spaces.
• Lead therapeutic recreational activities.

Benefits

• Supplemental basic shift premium of $1.00 per hour for each hour of basic shift premium, subject to eligibility; does not apply to overtime and expires June 29, 2027.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed