WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified, Full-Time Perm (NOC), Spokane Veterans Home

State of Washington•Spokane County – Spokane, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Help us continue to fulfill our mission of "Serving Those Who Served" by providing essential quality of life care for our Veterans! We are now accepting applications for a Nursing Assistant Certified at the Spokane Veterans Home! This position is eligible for "Supplement Basic Shift Premium" for 24/7 Facilities. Employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location will receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium. This shift premium does not apply to overtime hours. The supplemental basic shift premium shall expire on June 29, 2027. 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. The work schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 pm to 6:30 am. This position is not eligible for telework. Here 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 nearly 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. As a Nursing Assistant Certified, you'll assist in the delivery of nursing and nursing-related care to vulnerable Veterans in need of skilled nursing care. You'll have the ability to lend direction and a caring attitude to your patients. You will also assist and monitor assigned residents with activities of daily living based on current nursing standards of practice and with a heart for our mission. If you want to make a difference in the lives of our veterans and their families, then we encourage you to join our team by applying now!

Requirements

Current and valid Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification.
Current active status on OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) check
Must be proficient in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English.
High School graduation OR GED
At least 6 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 have the ability to perform data entry.
Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Must have the ability to provide a positive living environment for residents relating to meeting psychosocial needs; follow written and verbal directions; document and report observed changes in patient condition and behavior.
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
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.
Must maintain a valid practical nursing license and provide from the State of Washington 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.

Nice To Haves

Accurate methods and practices to assist residents with activities of daily care, personal hygiene, sanitation methods, record keeping, reporting changes, infection control procedures and residents rights.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with positioning, transferring and ambulation; ensure a safe and secure work environment, including preventative infection control methods.
Respond to call lights, internal and external emergencies, and facility codes.
Record care, vital signs and observations.
Assist residents with personal clothing, belongings and equipment; bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene, etc.
Assist with therapies and treatment under the direction of licensed personnel; motion exercises as needed.
Accurately obtain and record vital signs and other resident data; document intake/output records.
Perform basic nursing procedures such as applying anti-embolism stockings, applying creams or lotions, collecting specimens, etc.