Veterans Health Administration National RN Residency Program accepting applications

[deliverator, MSN, RN, NP]

[h=1]It seems this is only open to internal candidates until December 4th. My coworker tells me that after December 4th, they will be accepting candidates from external applicants. Good luck.

VHA National RN Residency Program[/h][h=2]Share in our mission to honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care THAT IMPROVES Our Veterans health and well-being.[/h]Join us for our VHA National RN Residency Program starting February, 2014. Applications will be accepted from internal candidates only between November 20th, 2013 until December 4th, 2013.

To apply online visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/354718900.

The VHA National RN Residency Program is a 12 month residency program whose core curriculum was developed at VA Long Beach Healthcare System. It is considered a "Best Practice" model for the VA nationwide. This program will provide you with a supportive network of senior nurses, preceptors and mentors to help enhance your clinical experiences. Beyond a one-on-one extensive clinical experience with a preceptor, this unique residency offers, didactic with simulation experiences, and leadership development.

[h=2]Structure[/h]VA Long Beach Healthcare System is an academic facility-affiliated with UCI Medical Center and Long Beach Memorial.

Be a part of an inter-disciplinary team. Enhance your knowledge by working side by side with physicians. You will discover a stimulating environment that focuses on patient centered care and is marked by excellence and professionalism.

[h=2]Shifts[/h]Days (rotating) and Nights, both 12 hour and 8 hour available

[h=2]Specialty Areas[/h]Medical, Surgical, Spinal Cord Injury

[h=2]Education[/h]Tuition support to advance your education for qualified staff may be available after one year of employment

[h=2]Benefits[/h]

• Retirement plans: Pension & 401K
  
• 5 weeks vacation a year (accrual begins immediately)
  
• 13 paid sick days
  
• 10 paid holidays
  
• Medical/Life/Long term care insurances
  
• Competitive salaries
  

[h=2]Requirements[/h]

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
  
• Must pass pre-employment examination
  
• Designated and/or random
  

drug testing required

• Background and/or security investigation required
  
• Graduate from NLN or CCNE accredited program
  
• Less than 1 year experience as an RN
  
• No license required at time of application; however, applicant needs to receive a RN license within 3 months of hire
  
• VALOR experience preferred
  
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English
  

[Jen_Jen88]

I wish I lived in Cali. I did their VALOR program and loved it. Now I'm just applying for positions at the VA (I did my residency in Puerto Rico but moved to FL) but it just take SOOO long!! lol Anyways great opportunity guys!

[Enfermeria15]

Hi Jen, I know this is not a recent post. But I'm studying in Colegio Universitario de SJ and very interested in VALOR program in PR. How to apply? Thank you, my email is [email protected]