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Registered Nurse Manager (Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent first-line supervisor job for a Registered Nurse Manager who runs the Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) at the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The role includes supervising staff, including their training and performance reviews. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be paid to a highly qualified candidate.

Telework eligible1 vacancy. This announcement may also 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.

Open to the public, but limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Current federal employees of the hiring agency may also apply, and the first area of consideration is current facility employees. Veterans' preference applies when qualifications are approximately equal.

What you would do

  • Supervises staff, including orientation, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Runs daily operation of the Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology unit.
  • Leads interdisciplinary teams to improve nursing practice and patient care.
  • Ensures continuity of care and peer accountability under ANA nursing standards.
  • Leads improvement efforts for the Veteran experience and care concerns.
  • Leads staff in handling ethical issues that affect patients, caregivers and staff.

Do you qualify for VN?

With experience: Your nursing experience is measured against the Nurse I to Nurse III levels, and Nurse III is the highest level listed. For Nurse III, you need 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II, plus the required education. Experience is also reviewed on five areas: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence-Based Practice/Research. Preferred experience includes 3 or more years each in Cath Lab, IR, and nursing leadership.

With education: You must be a graduate of a professional nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or meet a listed alternative such as a foreign nursing school with a full, active, unrestricted registration. For Nurse III, you need a Master's degree in Nursing (MSN), or a Master's in a related field with a BSN. Foreign degrees are not accepted as related degrees. A Master's degree in Nursing is also preferred.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing registration (RN license) from a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV), required. The 2-page resume limit does not apply.
  • DD-214 (Statement of Service) if you claim veterans' preference.
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference.
  • Transcripts if you use education to qualify.
  • Copy of your nursing license.
  • Professional certification, if applicable.
  • VA Disability Letter, if applicable.
  • SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), if applicable.

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your online questionnaire and documents. Your application, resume, CV, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible. The agency does not assume anything about your experience, so be clear and specific.

Tips for this job:

  • Be clear and specific about your Cath Lab, IR, and nursing leadership experience, since the agency will not assume anything.
  • Claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire and send your DD-214 with your application if it applies.
  • Submit your complete application package, including your long-form resume or CV, by the closing date. Missing documents can lead to an ineligible rating.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Compressed or flexible schedules are not authorized. This is not a virtual position. Travel is not required.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive may be paid to a highly qualified candidate. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. The Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment, up to $200,000 over one to five years) may be available if you apply within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants are not eligible.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required, with limited exceptions under VA policy.
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment; refusal means denial of employment.
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Background and security investigation.
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted.
  • Pre-employment physical examination.
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption.
  • English proficiency required for direct patient care positions.
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Reference checks are performed.

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
$88,010 – $150,754 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN · VA nursing
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBSS-13105533-27-EM

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