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Effective November 6, 2024, masks are required to be worn by all patients, visitors and non-staff caregivers in the following departments; Emergency Department, Outpatient Chemotherapy, Outpatient Dialysis, 5C, RRTP, CCU and Inpatient Medical Surgical Units.

Nurse Residency Programs

Are you a newly graduated Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner? VA Portland Health Care System is a great place to begin your career! As a Magnet facility, NPs and RNs are supported at all steps in their career to provide quality care and identify opportunities for improvement. The mission of the entry-to-practice programs are to recruit, support and retain excellent NPs and RNs who are passionate about providing quality care that is holistic and Veteran-centric. VA Portland Health Care System is proud to be MAGNET Recognized.

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  • Are you a new graduate registered nurse? VA Portland Health Care System is a great place to begin your career.

  • The VA Portland Health Care System Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency Program is for newly graduated Nurse Practitioners who are interested in a rewarding career caring for our nation’s Veterans and their unique healthcare needs.

  • The VA Portland Health Care System Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Program is for newly graduated Nurse Practitioners who are interested in a rewarding career caring for our nation’s Veterans and their unique healthcare needs.

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