DSHS SCC Nursing Assistant - Certified
State of WashingtonAbout the role
Posting number: 2026-05915
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: BHHA
Job classification: NURSING ASSISTANT
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Social Services, Nursing, Human Services, Health Care Support
Summary
DSHS SCC Nursing Assistant - Certified
Join our team at the Special Commitment Center (SCC), on McNeil Island, as an on-call Nursing Assistant - Certified. In this position, you’ll provide essential nursing support in a unique and highly secure treatment facility. The SCC is part of the Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration and serves individuals who are civilly committed after completing their prison sentences, helping them address sexual offending histories through specialized treatment.
This role goes beyond traditional caregiving: you’ll deliver hands-on patient care while working in an environment that requires strong awareness of safety, structure, and teamwork. Every day, your work contributes to the health, dignity, and rehabilitation of adults with complex medical, psychological, and behavioral needs.
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. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.Some of what you'll do:
- Assist residents with daily living needs such as bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, eating, and walking
- Perform nursing procedures such as taking a pulse, temperatures, manual and orthostatic blood pressure measurements, and non-invasive lab procedures
- Document resident activity, health changes, and symptoms accurately
- Apply external appliances such as braces, dentures, and hearing aides
- Respond to emergencies and help with restraint application when required
- Maintain cleanliness in care areas, stock supplies, and perform related clerical duties
- Follow all safety, security, and infection control procedures in a high-risk facility
Who should apply? Those with;
A Washington State license to practice as a "Nursing Assistant - Certified"AND
Six months of experience involving customer service in a health care setting, or six months of experience involving direct patient care, and high school graduation or equivalent
OR
Equivalent education/experience
Click here to check out the list of nursing assistant training programs approved by the Nursing Commission.
Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities we are looking for:
- Compassion and patience – the ability to provide respectful, dignified care in a secure treatment environment.
- Observation skills – noticing changes in residents’ health and behavior and reporting them promptly.
- Communication skills – clear and accurate communication with nurses, residents, and other staff.
- Teamwork – working cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team in a structured, high-risk setting.
- Adaptability – staying calm and professional in situations that may include challenging or aggressive behaviors.
- Safety awareness – following protocols and using sound judgment to protect yourself, residents, and coworkers.
Questions? Please contact DSHS Recruiter and reference 05915.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own 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 vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians,
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