DSHS Nursing Assistant - Certified

The Department of Social and Health Services is now seeking a day shift Nursing Assistant. If you are a CNA who thrives in a challenging environment, we have a unique opportunity for you to join our nursing team in the Medical Clinic at the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island.

SCC employees also receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary and a free Orca card for transportation use. Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees.

Available shifts:

NOC shift Sun-Wed , 10 hour shift 10pm - 8am
NOC shift Sat-Thur , 10 hour shift 10pm - 8am

DAY shift 6am - 4pm available as well

SCC employees also receive an additional $10 per day premium pay in addition to advertised salary and a free ORCA card for transportation use. ?Ferry transportation is provided to McNeil Island employees.

Some of what you'll do

• Assist residents with personal care and daily living activities such as bathing, personal grooming, hygiene, dressing, eating, and ambulation
• Perform nursing procedures such as taking a pulse, temperatures, blood pressure, and non-invasive lab procedures
• Document changes in resident activity and symptoms
• Apply external appliances such as braces, urosheaths, and hearing aides
• Respond to emergencies and assist in applying restraints
• Maintain cleanliness, stock supplies, and perform clerical duties

We are looking for Nursing Assistants with:

• High School diploma
• A Washington State license to practice as a "Nursing Assistant - Certified"
• Six months of experience involving customer service in a health care setting, or six months of experience involving direct patient care, or equivalent education/experience

Click here to check out the list of nursing assistant training programs approved by the Nursing Commission

Desired:

• Knowledge of basic nursing and restorative care, personal hygiene and sanitation methods, infection control procedures, and patient/resident rights
• Ability to provide a positive living environment for residents meeting psychosocial needs
• Ability to ride to the work location on a ferry and shuttle

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions? Please contact sean.brauner@dshs.wa.gov and reference #17381

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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