Nursing Support Trainee — 6-Month Training Program

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System offers a 6-month Investing in VA Nursing (IVAN) Training Program, serving as an assistant to support daily needs of patients and clinical areas. Training with potential conversion as a Nursing Assistant after completion and competency review.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date. The program emphasizes hands-on training and competency development within a federal wage setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret instructions and operate in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated dexterity and safety in patient care tasks.
• Reliability and consistent work practices in a health-care environment.
• Experience or training in health-care support is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lifting and positioning patients in clinical settings.
• Transport supplies and equipment around the facility.
• Clean and decontaminate reusable medical equipment.
• Support clinical staff with patient care tasks and equipment as needed.

Skills

Ability to Interpret Instructions

Ability to Use and Maintain Tools

Dexterity and Safety

Reliability and Dependability

Work Practices

Job description

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System offers a 6-month Investing in VA Nursing (IVAN) Training Program, serving as an assistant to support daily needs of patients and clinical areas. Training with potential conversion as a Nursing Assistant after completion and competency review.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date. The program emphasizes hands-on training and competency development within a federal wage setting.