Nursing Assistant Certified (Nights)



Nursing Assistant Certified (Nights)

Salary

$2,462.00 - $3,177.00 Monthly

Location

Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2018-11707

Department

Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Division

Walla Walla Veterans Home

Opening Date

04/09/2019

Closing Date

4/11/2019 12:59 PM Pacific

Description



Lend direction to your residents as well as a caring attitude. Bring a smile and your vital knowledge to everyone, every day. Brighten prospects for patients and your career. Connect with your goals and change lives in accomplishing our mission of "Serving Those Who Served" with the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. If you are a Nursing Assistant Certified with a passion for excellence and compassionate care, we invite you to be a part of our team at our Walla Walla Veterans Home.
 
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies for 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. shifts

 
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is comprised of more than 800 dedicated staff who strives to fulfill WDVA's mission of "Serving Those Who Served." To achieve this mission, WDVA provides critical services to veterans and their families, both in the community and among four veterans' homes within the State of Washington. WDVA is a national leader in the quality of and advocacy for veterans claims submitted to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, reaching out to Washington's more than 600,000 veterans.

WDVA operates four veterans' homes in Port Orchard, Orting, Spokane, and Walla Walla providing Medicare and Medicaid nursing care for honorably discharged veterans, to include, in some instances, their spouses, widows or gold star parents.
 
For more information, visit our website at www.dva.wa.gov.

Duties

Some of what you will be doing: 
The Nursing Assistant, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, assists or supervises assigned residents with activities of daily living. The Nursing Assistant promotes resident-centered care and ensures that the veterans are treated with dignity and respect. 
 
Key Responsibilities:
Assists residents with personal care and daily living activities such as bathing, personal grooming, dressing, and eating.
 
Responsible for accurately obtaining and recording vital signs and other resident data, and collection of specimens for laboratory use.
 
Observes, documents, and reports changes in resident's condition or behavior to supervisor and keeps licensed staff informed about any changes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 
Valid Washington State license to practice as a Nursing Assistant Certified.
 
Current active status on OBRA. (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)
 
Preferred Qualifications:
Long term care experience.
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  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 health screening requirements by undergoing a tuberculosis skin test.

Supplemental Information

Application process:  
The 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.
 
Applications submitted will contain the following:
 
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience, education and current salary.
3. A list of references from at least two current or former supervisors and one professional reference.  A minimum of three references is required. 
 
NOTE: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (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: 
recruiters@dva.wa.gov
 
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 (360) 725-2183 or toll free (800) 562-0132 and select option 5. For questions about this recruitment, call (360)725 -2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.  

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 and that your priority is making sure 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.

 
Read about our benefits:
 
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.

Insurance Benefits
 
Employees and 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.  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
 
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.
 
Vacation (Annual Leave)
 
You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.
 
Holidays
 
Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:
 
HOLIDAY
DATE
 
New Year's Day
January 1
 
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday
Third Monday in January
 
Presidents' Day
Third Monday in February
 
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
 
Independence Day
July 4
 
Labor Day
First Monday in September
 
Veterans' Day
November 11
 
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
 
Christmas Day
December 25
 
Personal Holiday
Employee's selection each calendar year

*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
 
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.
 
Sick Leave
 
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.
 
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.

01
Are you currently licensed in the State of Washington as a CERTIFIED Nursing Assistant?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you willing to undergo annual tuberculin screening as a condition of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you willing to undergo a criminal background check every 2 years as a condition of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Are you willing to work in a long term care/nursing home environment?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have current active status on OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)
  • Yes
  • No
06
Which of the following best describes your experience in a long term care setting as a Certified Nursing Assistant?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months of experience
  • Between 6-11 months of experience
  • More than 12 months of experience
07
Please select the option below that best describes how you heard about this job opportunity?
  • www.careers.wa.gov
  • Aggregate job search website such as Indeed.com, SimplyHired.com, etc.
  • Craigslist
  • Washington State Dept. of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) employee
  • Non-WDVA Washington State employee
  • WorkSource Representative or website
  • Military Transition Assistance Program (TAP) such as ACAP
  • Career Fair/Hiring Event (please specify event below)
  • LinkedIn, Facebook or other social media.
  • Other (please specify below)
08
If you selected career fair/hiring event or other to the previous questions please specify below.

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