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Laborer - Investing in VA Nursing (IVAN) Training Program
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 55 days ago
On-site Saint Cloud, MN $21 – $24.5/hr Apply by Sep 30, 2026 Laboring ESFPESTPISTJISTP HealthcareTrades
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This position serves as an assistant and is responsible for supporting the daily needs of Veterans in the Community Living Center and other Rehab and Extended Care programs. The incumbent assists in all aspects of support for patient care including the movement of patients, equipment, supplies and staff assistance at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, physically located in St. Cloud, MN.
What You'll Do
- →This announcement will be used to capture applicants for current and future vacancy opportunities.
- →The first round of applicants for our next class will be reviewed starting 07/30/2026.
- →Candidates hired for this IVAN position will receive supervised clinical training.
- →After successful completion of the program, each IVAN employee has up to 24 months to take the Nurse Aide Training Competency, however this is not a requirement.
- →They may continue to work as an IVAN employee until they are hired permanently, or until notice is given to discontinue participation in the IVAN program, up to 6 months from the start date.
- →This position has high visibility throughout the institution and requires excellent customer service skills.
- →The employee assists in all aspects of support for patient care including the movement of patients, equipment, supplies and staff assistance.
- →Major duties include, but not limited to: The Orderly is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient movement of Veterans, either alone or with a nursing staff member as needed.
- →Receives requests and comply with excellent customer service and phone etiquette.
- →Is expected to be well-informed of work progress, establish work priorities and adjust comply with new or revised recommendations from the supervisor.
- →Responds to requests to procure supplies, equipment, etc. from and for various areas of the facility, as requested by supervisor.
- →Assists with lifting & moving patients between rooms or wards using Safe Patient Handling equipment.
- →Assists with CLC related therapeutic recreation by transporting Veterans and assisting with maintaining safety of Veterans during program.
- →Maintains safety of Veterans in the Red Vest program by following red vest SOP.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Selected applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment physical There is no education substitution for this position.
Personality Fit
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