Description:
The Student Nurse Technician (SNT) will be given opportunities to provide basic nursing care and procedures in alignment with the competencies learned in the academic setting and validated by VA staff in order to provide care to patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions in a health care setting, and in accordance with established VA Portland Health Care System policies (VAPORHCS).Requirements:
The SNT applicant MUST meet all requirements listed below by the closing date of this vacancy:
- Must be a United States citizen at time of entry into Nursing program
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English (English Language Proficiency)
- Must be enrolled as a Junior or Senior in a Baccalaureate program approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing ( ACEN ) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( CCNE ).. Only data on official transcripts should be used for determining grade qualifications
- Not have a service obligation to any Federal, state, or private institution; or be a recipient of any Federal scholarships that incurs a service obligation.
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 lbs); Straight pulling (1 hour); Pushing (1-2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands and legs required; Walking (3 hours); Standing (4-6 hours); Repeated bending (2 hours); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and 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 basic colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Mental & emotional stability required.
Environmental Factors: Working closely with others; Working alone.
Oct 10, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov