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

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 Families.

As a Nursing Assistant Certified, you will assist in the delivery of nursing and nursing-related care to vulnerable Veterans in need of skilled nursing care in a homelike setting.

Your role is vital to maximizing the quality of life for our residents by assisting with daily living activities.

If you are ready to help us fulfill our mission of "Serving Those Who Served," apply today!

• Actively participate in the resident's care plan.
• Create and maintain meaningful, professional relationships with residents and their families.
• Support and encourage the resident's involvement in decisionmaking.
• Assist with therapies and treatment under the direction of a licensed RN.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating and monitoring/feeding of meals and nourishments, depending on the specific needs and requirements of each resident.
• Accurately obtain and record vital signs and other resident data; document residents' intake and output records; encourage liquids and collection of specimens for lab use.
• Perform basic nursing procedures such as applying anti-embolism stockings, applying creams or lotion to intact skin, etc.
• Reposition residents and access supplies as needed.
• Use hoyer lift, oxygen tanks, scoop stretcher, or special equipment as needed.
• Maintain clean and sanitary spaces in the household including residents' rooms and common spaces.
• Lead therapeutic recreational activities.
• And more!

• Valid Washington state license to practice as a nursing assistant certified.
• Active status on Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Registry.
• Must be proficient in the English language and be able to read, write and speak English.

• Valid driver's license.

Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and 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.

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position.

Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application: 1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications. 2.

A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

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 believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency.

Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge.

It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.

Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183.

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You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.