Student Nurse, VA Learning Opportunities Residency (VALOR) Program
Work Schedule:
To be determined by unit, must be flexible to meet patient care needs The Nursing VA Learning Opportunities Residency (VALOR) Program designed to attract outstanding US citizen students who have completed the final semester/quarter of the junior year from an accredited baccalaureate nursing program approved by one of the following accredited bodies:
Accredited Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The VALOR participant is a student nurse who delivers safe care to assigned clients while developing the technical competencies required for the assigned area under the direct supervision of a BSN- RN preceptor and coordination of the on-site VALOR program Coordinator. The practice of each VALOR student is based on skill, experience, evidence and research and has a direct and indirect impact on client outcomes and the facility. VALOR students develop clinical competencies in nursing specialty areas such as the Emergency Department (ED), Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Gastroenterology and Outpatient Surgical Service. Along with one to one preceptor-ship at the bedside, the learning opportunities are enhanced by didactic course work, structured clinical experiences including competency-based clinical practice, and clinical conferences. BASIC REQUIREMENTS (applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement March 6, 2020):
United States citizenship Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Currently enrolled as a full-time nursing student in a traditional BSN program at one of our five affiliated schools (San Jose State University, San Francisco State University, University of San Francisco, CA State University East Bay, and or Samuel Merritt- not the accelerated program). Have completed the final semester or quarter of the junior year in a Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited baccalaureate nursing program by June 2020, with anticipated graduation date by June 2021 or sooner. Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, with no grades lower than a C in any nursing course. The cumulative GPA for the nursing core courses may not be less than a 3.0. Submit a letter of nomination to the VALOR program from the Dean, the Director or Faculty Advisor of your nursing program that verifies completion of your junior year by June of 2020, full-time status, and anticipation graduation of June 2021 or sooner. Be free of any service obligation to any federal, state or private institution, or be a recipient of any Federal scholarships that incurs a service obligation. If selected:
must meet physical examination standards including designated and/or random drug testing; must submit to background and/or security investigation; must be proficient in written and spoke English, must meet Selective Service Registration requirement for males born after 12/31/1959 and must attend VA employee orientation. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements:
This position requires heavy lifting, 45 pounds heavy carrying, 45 pounds straight pulling (2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking & standing 8 hours - intermittently; repeated bending; both legs required; ability for rapid mental& muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; depth perception; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aide permitted). Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
To be determined by unit, must be flexible to meet patient care needs The Nursing VA Learning Opportunities Residency (VALOR) Program designed to attract outstanding US citizen students who have completed the final semester/quarter of the junior year from an accredited baccalaureate nursing program approved by one of the following accredited bodies:
Accredited Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The VALOR participant is a student nurse who delivers safe care to assigned clients while developing the technical competencies required for the assigned area under the direct supervision of a BSN- RN preceptor and coordination of the on-site VALOR program Coordinator. The practice of each VALOR student is based on skill, experience, evidence and research and has a direct and indirect impact on client outcomes and the facility. VALOR students develop clinical competencies in nursing specialty areas such as the Emergency Department (ED), Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Gastroenterology and Outpatient Surgical Service. Along with one to one preceptor-ship at the bedside, the learning opportunities are enhanced by didactic course work, structured clinical experiences including competency-based clinical practice, and clinical conferences. BASIC REQUIREMENTS (applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement March 6, 2020):
United States citizenship Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Currently enrolled as a full-time nursing student in a traditional BSN program at one of our five affiliated schools (San Jose State University, San Francisco State University, University of San Francisco, CA State University East Bay, and or Samuel Merritt- not the accelerated program). Have completed the final semester or quarter of the junior year in a Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited baccalaureate nursing program by June 2020, with anticipated graduation date by June 2021 or sooner. Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, with no grades lower than a C in any nursing course. The cumulative GPA for the nursing core courses may not be less than a 3.0. Submit a letter of nomination to the VALOR program from the Dean, the Director or Faculty Advisor of your nursing program that verifies completion of your junior year by June of 2020, full-time status, and anticipation graduation of June 2021 or sooner. Be free of any service obligation to any federal, state or private institution, or be a recipient of any Federal scholarships that incurs a service obligation. If selected:
must meet physical examination standards including designated and/or random drug testing; must submit to background and/or security investigation; must be proficient in written and spoke English, must meet Selective Service Registration requirement for males born after 12/31/1959 and must attend VA employee orientation. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements:
This position requires heavy lifting, 45 pounds heavy carrying, 45 pounds straight pulling (2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking & standing 8 hours - intermittently; repeated bending; both legs required; ability for rapid mental& muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; depth perception; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aide permitted). Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs.
- Department:
0699 Medical And Health Student Trainee - Salary Range:
$84,411 to $84,411 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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