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

Washington State Health Care Authority; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant Certified for the Walla Walla Veterans Home. This is a full-time, evening swing shift position with on-site duties to support our Veterans in a homelike setting.

You will assist with daily living activities, participate in care plans, and document vital signs while upholding safety and dignity for residents. Applicants must hold a WA NAC license and OBRA registry active status, with strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington state license to practice as a Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC).
• Active status on OBRA Registry is required.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Agency competencies: willingness to learn and meet others' needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities to support residents.
• Participate in care plans and document vital signs as directed.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming and feeding.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary living spaces.
• Provide compassionate, resident-centered care on shift.

Skills

English proficiency

Compassionate care

Communication

Education

NAC license (Washington)

OBRA Registry active

Job description

Nursing Assistant Certified

Evening Shift Full-Time - Permanent

Walla Walla Veterans Home

Deliver skilled, compassionate care to our nation's heroes at the Walla Walla Veterans Home! O ur team is excited to announce we are now accepting applications for a Full-Time, Swing Shift, Nursing Assistant Certified at the Walla Walla Veterans Home!

*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.

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 and 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.

Please Note: The expected shifts for this position is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Thursday through Monday. This position is not eligible for telework.

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,"

Some of what you'll do:

• 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!

Required:

• 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.
• 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:

• Valid driver's license.

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 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.
• Must maintain a valid NAC license from the State of Washington Department of Health.
• Must remain current on the OBRA Registry.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Must successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
• 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.

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 [phone]. 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 award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at [e-mail].