WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified, Full Time-Perm (NOC), Washington Soldiers Home

US DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Orting (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 facility differential

Full benefits package

Job summary

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant Certified to support skilled nursing care at the Washington Soldiers Home. The role involves direct resident care, adherence to nursing plans, and accurate documentation in electronic medical records.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor residents, and coordinate with licensed staff to maintain a safe, compassionate environment for veterans requiring care.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Active OBRA status.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and reach 36 inches.
• Good communication in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the resident care plan to improve life and safety.
• Support resident involvement in daily activities and decisions.
• Record vital signs and chart in EMR on a daily basis.
• Observe changes and report to licensed nurse; document in EMR.
• Assist with therapies under licensed personnel.
• Perform activities of daily living and assist with meals and mobility.
• Assist with positioning, transfers, and range of motion exercises.

Skills

WA CNA license

Patient care

OBRA compliance

English proficiency

Education

CNA certification

Tools

EMR (electronic medical records)

Job description

Nursing Assistant Certified

Full-Time - Permanent (NOC)

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.

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

The work schedule will be Sunday-Thursday from 10:00 PM- 6:30 AM. 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.

Some Of What You'll Be Doing Includes

• 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, dressing, grooming, hygiene, toileting, eating, assisting with monitoring/feeding of meals and nourishments encouraging liquids. Provides care in accordance with the specific needs and requirements of each resident as outlined in the care plan.
• Assists residents with positioning, transferring, and ambulation.
• Assists with therapies and treatment under the direction of licensed personnel. Assist with range of motion exercises.
• Perform basic nursing procedures such as applying anti-embolism stockings, applying creams or lotions to intact skin, etc, under the direction of the licensed nurse.
• Monitors resident’s equipment for any equipment failures. Notifies maintenance in the event a work order is needed.
• Utilizes Hoyer lifts, oxygen tanks, scoop stretcher, or special equipment as needed to perform resident care.
• Responds to call lights, internal and external emergencies, and facility codes; remedies situations within scope and alerts RNs/LPNs of alarms sounding. Initiates basic lifesaving procedures.
• Cares for resident’s personal clothing, belongings, and equipment. Receives and distributes resident’s personal laundry which may include washing, drying, folding and operating laundry machines.
• Adheres to infection control procedures. Dispose of contaminated waste as appropriate. Maintains clean and sanitary spaces in residences rooms and common spaces.
• Clean bedpans, washbasins, urinals, commodes, beds nightstands, over bed tables. Performs additional cleaning chores as assigned.
• Assists in the transportation of residents to include resident belongings, supplies, pharmaceuticals, x-ray films, equipment and specimens to and from various locations; assists patients to and from vehicles; stays with patients at destination until someone receives them; transports and prepares for use medical gas tanks such as oxygen and nitrogen.
• Assists in the orientation of new Nursing Assistant employees, students and other patient care providers to the facility.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current valid Washington State license to practice as a Nursing Assistant Certified.
• Current active status on OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act).
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds and capable of reaching a minimum of 36” using proper techniques for resident repositioning or access to supplies.
• Must be able to push or pull with sufficient strength and walk, sit, and bend in an unrestricted manner during the entire workday.
• 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 be able to read, write, speak and understand English to facilitate effective and safe clinical care for residents. This includes sufficient written and verbal communication in English, to facilitate effective and safe clinical care for residents.
• Agency Required Competencies for all positions:
  • The ability to take action to learn and grow.
  • The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.

Special Requirements

• 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 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.
• Remain current on CPR certification.
• Must maintain a valid Nursing Assistant Certification from the Washington State Department of Health.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance and be willing to work as needed.
• Must successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
• Must become familiar and comply with all DVA policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• Must sign the confidentiality statement for all employees.
• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's 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

More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Insurance Benefits

• Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
• Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
• Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
• Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
• The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part‑time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part‑time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump‑sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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