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Registered Nurse- Nursing Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This temporary job (up to 1 year) is for a Registered Nurse who serves as a nursing supervisor at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The nurse leads patient care operations and takes charge of staffing and resources during weekends, holidays, and after-hours shifts. It is an intermittent job, so work hours are sporadic and not set in advance.

1 vacancy in Des Moines, IA; 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.

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

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

Open to the public who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. It is also open to current federal employees of the hiring agency, the VA. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Provide leadership and oversight for safe patient care across the facility.
  • Coordinate complex patient care, continuity of care, and discharge planning.
  • Serve as the facility's nursing expert and give clinical guidance at all hours.
  • Identify and respond to medical crises and environmental risks.
  • Allocate staff and resources to meet patient care needs.
  • Lead staff during weekends, holidays, and after-hours shifts when nursing leaders are absent.

Do you qualify for AD?

With experience: Your nursing experience is rated by grade level, from Nurse I Level II up to Nurse III, and your education sets which level you can reach. For the highest level, Nurse III, the announcement asks for a master's degree in nursing (MSN) and 2 years of specialized nursing experience (experience at the level just below the grade). Experience is judged on five nursing dimensions: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence-Based Practice/Research.

With education: Education can qualify you alone or together with experience. Options in the announcement include an associate degree or diploma in nursing, a bachelor's in nursing (BSN), a master's in nursing (MSN), or a doctorate in nursing, depending on the grade level. The school must be accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or by another accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign degrees do not count as related degrees.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse license from a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia
  • 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV); the 2-page resume limit does not apply
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Transcripts, if you rely on education to qualify
  • Copy of your nursing license or professional certification
  • SF-50 or performance appraisal, only if applicable to your eligibility

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications through the online questionnaire, and your experience is checked against five nursing dimensions. Your application and documents will be verified, and reference checks may be used. Errors, omissions, or missing required documents may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your long-form resume or CV must show your nursing dates, duties, and hours clearly, because VA does not assume experience.
  • Gather your nursing license or certification copy before you apply, since it is listed as a requirement.
  • Plan ahead for the flu vaccine requirement and the pre-employment drug test, which apply before you can start.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent with no fixed tour of duty. Expect 24 to 72 hours per month, with more hours if needed. Typical hours include nights from 11:30 PM to 8:00 AM, and weekends from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM or 7:30 PM to 8:00 AM.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized. The pay listing mentions possible performance awards.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions
  • Urine drug test before appointment; refusal means no job
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification; state IDs must be REAL ID compliant
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination required, or an approved exemption with a face mask
  • 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
$81,520 – $139,138 per year
Pay scale and grade
AD · Administratively determined
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Appointment
Temporary
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBSY-13104332-27-DB

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