WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified Evening Shift Full-Time - Permanent Spokane Veterans Home
WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified Evening Shift Full-Time - Permanent Spokane Veterans Home
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- Nursing Assistant CertifiedEvening ShiftFullTime Permanent
Spokane Veterans HomeHelp 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 fulltime evening shift Nursing Assistant Certified at the Spokane Veterans Home!Please Note: The expected shift for this position is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with every Friday and Saturday off.*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.
As a Nursing Assistant Certified youll assist in the delivery of nursing and nursingrelated care to vulnerable Veterans in need of skilled nursing care. Youll have the ability to lend direction and a caring attitude to your patients.
Bring a smile and your vital knowledge to everyone every day. Connect with your goals and change lives in accomplishing our mission of Serving Those Who Served with the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Duties
- Some of what youll do:
- 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 antiembolism stockings applying creams or lotions collecting specimens etc.
- And more!
Qualifications
- Required (NAC):
- Valid Washington state license to practice as a nursing assistant certified.
Preferred/Desired:- Knowledge of 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.
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 maintain regular and reliable attendance proper callin/callout and be willing to work as needed.
- Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and the Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
- Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
- Must remain current on the OBRA Registry.
- Must remain current in CPR.
- 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
- Check out this awesome videohereto see what it is like to work for the WDVA!
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:
- This position is represented by theWashington Federation of State Employees.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
