New Mexico VA Health Care System
Provide a structured training opportunity that support transitioning service members’ career goals and civilian transition Support transitioning service members in pursuing careers with VA
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Provide a structured training opportunity that support transitioning service members’ career goals and civilian transition Support transitioning service members in pursuing careers with VA
Nursing Service at the RJH VAMC has experienced a staffing shortage with a service line vacancy rate of 21% over the last three years, inclusive of RNs, LPNs, HCTs and NAs. Retention and recruitment incentives have been implemented to fill various positions across Nursing services to include OR RNs, Acute and Critical Care RNs, LPNs, Surgical Scrub Technicians, and other specialized positions. Nursing positions have had an increased turnover rate due to retirement, new positions and leaving Federal service. Ralph H Johnson is surrounded by 8 hospitals within 20 square miles including 2 Magnet designated hospitals which makes the recruitment and retention for a highly qualified applicant challenging. While Charleston is a desirable location, the high cost of living and potential long-distance commute makes recruitment efforts difficult.
The Supply Chain Management Service at TVHS is collaborating with the DOD SkillBridge program office to develop a VA SkillBridge program at Nashville and Murfreesboro, TN. Instituting an Inventory Management Specialist, Purchasing Agent and Supply Technician SkillBridge program at TVHS will enable VA to select, train and provide civilian job experience totransitioning Service members interested in careers at VA. This program will: Establish a program that develops a pipeline ofVA-trained Logisticians; Provide a structured training/internship opportunity that supports transitioning Service members’career goals and civilian transition; Support transitioning Service members in pursuing careers with VA and fill hard to recruit /retain positions with dedicated who understand the value of a career ladder and upward mobility.
The VA Law Enforcement Training Center (VA LETC) is anticipating a significant expansion which will require hiring additional1801 series Law Enforcement Specialists (Instructors) at the GS-7/9/11 pay grade. These positions will be in support of the Department of the Air Force Law Enforcement Academy, so the VA LETC would benefit from the opportunity to hire from a pool of candidates who have Air Force Security Forces experience and instructional skills.