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WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified Evening Shift Full-Time - Permanent Washington Veterans Home

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Kitsap County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 49116 - 56880

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

Nursing Assistant Certified
Evening Shift
FullTime Permanent
Washington Veterans Home

Join Our Team as a Nursing Assistantand launch your nursing career! WVH is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as fulltime permanent nursing assistants!

WDVA offers a full career pathway to a Licensed Practical Nurse to include:

  • Full Internal Nursing Assistant Certified Training
  • Fully Sponsored Nursing PreRequisite Program
  • Fully Sponsored Licensed Practical Nurse Training
  • All while working as a permanent full time Nursing Assistant and at no cost to employees!

WVH is proud to offer a potential career pathway to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This unique opportunity is available to selected fulltime permanent nursing assistants.

Please note: This opportunity is not guaranteed and is dependent on selection criteria.


*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(s) at this location will also receive 5 Premium Pay for facilities open twentyfour hours per day. Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify. The 5 Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th 2025.

Please Note: The expected shift for this position is 2:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. with rotating days off.

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 more than 500000 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 nursingrelated care to residents of the Washington Veterans Home in accordance with current standards of practice.

Bring a smile and your vital knowledge to everyone every day. Connect with your goals and change lives by applying now!

Duties

Some of what youll do:

  • Assist residents with bathing dressing grooming hygiene care toileting eating and assisting with the monitoring/feeding of meals and nourishments.
  • Assist with range of motion exercises practice infection control techniques and observe for and report changes in resident condition to licensed personnel.
  • Accurately obtain and record vital signs and other resident data.
  • Document intake and output records.
  • Perform basic nursing procedures such as applying antiembolism stocking applying creams or lotion to intact skin etc.
  • Dispose of contaminated waste as appropriate.
  • Maintain a safe sanitary and harmonious environment.
  • Clean bedpans washbasins urinals commodes beds night stands and over bed tables.
  • And more!

Qualifications

Required:

  • High school graduation or GED equivalent.
  • Valid Washington State license to practice as a nursing assistant certified.
  • Six 6 months of experience involving customer service in a healthcare setting OR six 6 months of experience involving direct patient care.
  • Current active status on Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Registry.

Preferred/Desired:
  • Longterm care experience.
Special Requirements:
  • 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 applicants 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 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 remain current on the OBRA Registry.
  • Must remain current in CPR.
  • Must be able to lift 60 lbs. and capable of reaching a minimum of 36 using proper techniques for resident repositioning or to access supplies.
  • Must be capable of pushing or pulling with sufficient strength. Employee must be able to walk sit and bend in an unrestricted manner on a consistent basis during the entire workday.
  • Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted drivers 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.

Supplemental Information

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Application Process:

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:

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information please contact us at

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 agencys 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. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

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 awardwinning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement program or the agency please contact us at.

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