WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified, -Perm, Spokane Veterans

Spokane Veterans Home

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 position.

Title: Nursing Assistant Certified

Schedule: Friday through Tuesday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

Work Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Hybrid/Telework: Not eligible

Location: Spokane Veterans Home (24/7 facility)

Compensation: Eligible for a "Supplement Basic Shift Premium" of $1.00 per hour for 24/7 facilities until June 29, 2027.

As a Nursing Assistant Certified, you will assist in the delivery of nursing and nursing‑related care to vulnerable Veterans. Your role will include supporting daily living activities, monitoring residents, and maintaining a safe care environment.

• Assist residents with positioning, transferring and ambulation; ensure a safe and secure work environment and use 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, bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Assist with therapies and treatment under the direction of licensed personnel; perform 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.
• Additional assigned tasks as required.

• Current and valid Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Current active status on OBRA check.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• High School graduation or GED.
• At least six months of customer service experience in a health care setting or direct patient care.
• Ability to perform data entry, maintain confidentiality, and provide a positive living environment for residents.

• Strong knowledge of infection control procedures, residents’ rights, and record‑keeping.

• Pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check every two years.
• Comply with annual Tuberculin Screening.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protection and personal protective equipment as required.
• Must lift up to 60 lbs. and reach a minimum of 36″.
• Maintain a valid practical nursing license in Washington.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work as needed.
• Complete mandatory training and orientation within required time frames.
• Familiarity with DVA policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Sign confidentiality statement; hold valid driver's license if travel required.
• Work authorization not requiring sponsorship.

The top candidates will be contacted for interview. Please include the following documents with your application:

• A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will provide a list of at least three professional references.

Here at the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are an equal‑opportunity employer.