WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified, Part-Time, NOC Shift, Walla Walla Veterans Home

State of Washington Dept. of Veterans Affairs; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Washington Department of Veterans Affairs’ Walla Walla Veterans Home is seeking a Nursing Assistant Certified for the night shift. The part-time, permanent role supports skilled nursing care for Veterans in a homelike setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, following care plans, and documenting care under RN supervision. Eligible for shift premium; background check required.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Washington CNA license and OBRA Registry active.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing and speaking).
• Agency required competencies: learn and grow, meet others' needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and basic nursing tasks.
• Support residents according to care plans and RN guidance.
• Maintain clean, safe, and homelike environments.
• Document vital signs and care provided, and report changes to supervisors.

Education

Nursing Assistant Certified (CNA)

Job description

Nursing Assistant Certified

Night Shift Part Time - Permanent

Walla Walla Veterans Home

Deliver skilled, compassionate care to our nation's heroes at the Walla Walla Veterans Home! Our team is excited to announce we are now accepting applications for a Part-Time, NoCShift,Nursing Assistant Certifiedat 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 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.,Saturday through Tuesday. 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