WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified, Full-Time, Non-Permanent (Day), Washington Soldiers Home

US DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Orting (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Soldiers Home, part of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Nursing Assistant Certified for a full-time, non-permanent day shift. You will assist in providing skilled care to Veterans, document vital signs, and support daily living activities in a 24/7 facility environment.

The role offers exposure to comprehensive resident care in a state veterans home. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to Serving Those Who Served and delivering compassionate,

Qualifications

• Vital signs skill required.
• Record vital signs and other data in EMRs.
• Provide nursing and related care under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in the resident care plan to improve life and safety.
• Encourage resident involvement in daily activities and decisions.
• Record intake/output and other vital data in EMR; chart daily.
• Report changes to Licensed Nurse and document observations.
• Assist with therapies and treatments under RN direction.
• Assist with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing).

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Nursing assistance

Job description

Description

Nursing Assistant Certified

Full-Time, Non-Permanent (Day)

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 full-time Nursing Assistant Certified at the Washington Soldiers Home!

Homes 24/7 facility differential: 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 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.

Please note: This is a non-permanent position. The work schedule will be Thursday- Monday from 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM. This position is not eligible for 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 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.

Duties

Some Of What You'll Do

• Actively participates in the resident’s care plan for the purpose of improving the life and maintaining the safety of each resident.
• Supports and encourages the resident’s involvement in decision‑making, regarding their daily activities.
• Accurately obtains and records vital signs and other resident data in electronic medical records, including documenting intake and output records. Completes charting daily.
• Observes and reports any changes in resident conditions to the Licensed Nurse. Documents any observations in the resident’s electronic medical record.
• Assists with therapies and treatment under the direction of licensed personnel RN.
• Performs daily living care activities including but not limited to bathing