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Three (3) funded nursing trainee positions for graduate & post-graduate nursing students in the areas of Nursing Administration, Nursing Research Practicum and Clinical Nurse Specialist. , Three (3) funded nursing trainee positions for graduate & post-graduate nursing students in the areas of Nursing Administration, Nursing Research Practicum and Clinical Nurse Specialist. The trainee will participate in and contribute to Veterans-focused care that reflects VA´s health care priorities and special emphasis programs such as Palliative Care, Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Veterans, Transforming Care at the Bedside, nursing research, Institute for Healthcare Improvement´s (IHI) 5 Million Lives Campaign, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Designation, leadership curricula, informatics, mental health initiatives and more. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a rich history of supporting nursing students in their learning and career pursuits.

VETERANS HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATIONWASHINGTON, DCREGISTERED NURSE SURGICAL INPATIENT UNITYou are invited to join a team-oriented surgical staff providing care for those who have served. The Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center (DCVAMC) is among the most visible and dynamic facilities in the VA system. As a tertiary care facility, DCVAMC provides acute general and specialized services in medicine, surgery, neurology, psychiatry, dentistry and numerous other subspecialties. The Medical Center, offers long-term care treatment in the 120-bed Comprehensive Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (CNRC). It operates four Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and is a Veterans Health Administration test site for enhancements in the electronic medical record. The Medical Center is affiliated with three outstanding medical schools, more than 15 nursing schools and is a medical readiness partner with three Department of Defense medical facilities. The DCVAMC supports hundreds of active research projects and is home to one of two VA War Related Illness and Injury Study Centers (WRIISC). As a member of our surgical inpatient nursing team you will provide care for veterans on our 28-bed Surgical Inpatient Unit. While working on this innovative unit, you´ll collaborate with physicians, mid-level providers (PAs/NPs), registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing support personnel, social workers, nutritionists, OTs, PTs, recreational therapists, and clinical pharmacists. You will also enjoy the opportunity to work with nurse practitioner and nursing students throughout their educational programs. You´ll have the opportunity to serve on committees and participate in our magnet journey. You must be a United States Citizen and hold a US unrestricted registered nurse license. A minimum of one year experience working in the acute care setting as a medical surgical nurse is required. The DCVAMC is located in our Nation´s capital, and only a short distance from the historic buildings that house today´s leaders and commemorate yesterdays. You are surrounded by rich culture and historical sites. The mountains of Virginia and beaches in Maryland and New Jersey are all within a short drive. Consider all this while enjoying 26 days of paid vacation, 10 federal holidays, and a benefits package that rivals the private sector. The VA has a competitive compensation package based on credentials as determined by a compensation panel made up of nursing colleagues. You will find opportunity for professional growth, coupled with work/life balance and the satisfaction of caring for those who have served our country, an opportunity that is difficult to match.