Student Nurse Technician (SNT) Job in Indianapolis, IN

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Duties

The VA Student Nurse Technician is a position for nursing students that are presently enrolled in a ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program. This opportunity gives students a chance to gain clinical experience caring for Veterans under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse preceptor.

The Student Nurse Technician delivers fundamental knowledge--based care while working on developing technical skills. She/he has very limited clinical experience and works in conjunction with an RN preceptor who has a full understanding of the patient situation. The student will bring principles and a theory of nursing to the bedside while developing critical thinking and learns from experience what typical events to expect in a given situation and how plans need to be modified in response to these events.

The Student Nurse must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational levels and varied ethnic backgrounds and willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments. The student makes caring for the Veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work.

The Student Nurse Technician provides a full range of nursing care to acute and long-term care patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process based on the ANA Standards of Nursing. Practice in conjunction with the RN; safely and effectively uses patient care equipment; Correctly and safely performs nursing procedures within their scope of practice after verification of competency by RN Preceptor.

Recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms and or change in patients' condition and reports and responds appropriately; Implements physician's orders in a timely and complete manner within scope of practice under guidance of RN Preceptor; Reports all findings and observations to the RN; requests assistance from Preceptor and Co-Workers when needed and knows when to ask for help.

The Student Nurse Technician accurately documents in the medical record patient activities and care provided under the guidance and direction of RN Preceptor; Documentation is technically informative, complete, accurate, consistent, concise, and timely; Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and care provided; Uses the Computerized Patient Record system (CPRS) software per policy;

Uses a team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care problems that result in improved patient outcomes; Demonstrates grade appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills such as recognizing the patient has a problem, managing the problem safely and effectively along with recognizing his/her scope of practice.

Work Schedule: Intermittent (PRN)
Telework: Not eligible
Recruitment Incentive: Not eligible

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a trial period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/18/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12759172.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.