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Registered Nurse-Nurse Educator-Sterile Processing

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Nurse Educator job with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, WA, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The educator trains Sterile Processing Services (SPS) staff on how to reprocess reusable medical devices (RMD). The job is permanent, has 1 vacancy, and may require travel of up to 25% of the time.

1 vacancy, and the announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. First consideration goes to current permanent employees of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System.

What you would do

  • Teach all SPS staff using evidence-based education and training.
  • Assess staff learning needs and build training programs for them.
  • Help orient new employees and track their progress.
  • Work with the RMD Manager to close inspection and accreditation findings.
  • Work hands-on with staff on the floor, 2-3 hours at least three times a month.
  • Develop the yearly training curriculum for SPS and GI reprocessing staff.

Do you qualify for VN?

With experience: Your experience is checked against the Nurse I, II, and III grade levels, and your grade depends on your education and experience. Preferred experience includes 3 years in a reprocessing environment or with reusable medical devices, and 2 years training staff.

With education: You must graduate from a nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE (or a recognized foreign equivalent). A BSN, MSN, or doctoral degree can raise your grade level. Only degrees from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized body count.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, unrestricted registration as a registered nurse in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or DC

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV (required)
  • Transcripts if you rely on education to qualify
  • Copy of your nursing license
  • Professional certification, if you have one
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Foreign education equivalency, if applicable
  • Cover letter, if you choose to include one

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications through the online occupational questionnaire. Your nursing experience is judged for quality on five areas: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence-Based Practice/Research. Missing required information may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Be specific on your resume: list dates, hours, and your reprocessing or staff training duties, because experience is verified.
  • Claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 if it applies.
  • Submit the full application package, including all required documents, by 11:59 PM ET on 11/06/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Travel of 25% or less may be expected.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized. Permanent change of station (PCS) is not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required, with limited exceptions
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • REAL ID-compliant identification for onboarding
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • Possible probationary period
  • English proficiency required for direct patient care

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$87,285 – $161,201 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN · VA nursing
Location
Seattle, Washington
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBSV-13100363-27-PE

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