WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified, -Non-Perm, Washington Soldiers

Overview

Nursing Assistant Certified

Full Time-Non-Permanent

Washington Soldiers 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 at the Washington Soldiers Home.

Homes 24/7 facility differential pay: Updated as of July 1, 2025:
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.

Position Schedule: The work schedule will be Saturday through Wednesday, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

Hybrid/Telework: This position is not eligible for hybrid 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 honorably discharged 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!

• 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.
• And more!

• 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.

• 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.

• Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• 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…