Registered Nurse- Nursing Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Supervisor (RN) to lead complex patient care operations and ensure continuity of care. The role coordinates staffing, resources, and emergency response while addressing patient and environmental concerns across the facility.

The incumbent will assume accountability for staffing, operations, and resource allocation during weekends, holidays, and after-hours tours, ensuring high-quality nursing leadership and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English (written and spoken) for direct patient care.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid US state license.
• Graduate from an approved nursing program (ACEN/CCNE) or bridge programs with licensure.
• Foreign nursing graduates must have valid registration to practice nursing in the US.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for safe, efficient patient care across the facility.
• Coordinate staffing, resources, and emergency response.
• Ensure continuity of care, access to services, and effective discharge planning.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using nursing process and clinical judgment.
• Lead and mentor staff; participate in staffing and resource allocation, including after-hours.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Education

Nursing degree/licensure (RN)

State licensure for RN

Nursing program accreditation (ACEN/CCNE)

Job description

Summary The Nursing Supervisor is a Registered Nurse (RN) who provides leadership and oversight for complex patient care operations - ensuring continuity of care - access to services - and discharge planning. Serves as the facility's nursing expert - coordinating staffing - resources - and emergency response while addressing patient and environmental concerns. Assumes accountability for staffing - operations - and resource allocation during weekends - holidays - and after-hours tours.

Qualifications

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
• OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13104332
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of examination.

Duties

• This is a Temporary not to exceed 1 year - Intermittent work schedule position
• Duties include but are not limited to: Provide leadership and oversight for safe - efficient - and effective patient care across all areas of the facility
• Coordinate and direct complex patient care operations to ensure continuity of care - access to services - and effective discharge planning
• Assess - plan - implement - and evaluate patient care using the nursing process and sound clinical judgment
• Administer medications - treatments - and prescribed medical regimens in accordance with established standards and policies
• Serve as the facility nursing expert - providing clinical guidance and emergency support at all hours
• Identify and respond to escalating medical crises - patient care concerns - and environmental risks
• Allocate staffing and resources to meet patient care needs and maintain safe operations throughout the facility
• Promote staff involvement in planning - decision-making - and evaluation of patient and organizational outcomes
• Evaluate clinical practices - develop outcome-focused improvements - and support quality patient care initiatives
• Guide - mentor - and support staff through leadership - professional standards - scientific evidence - and best practices
• Lead systems-level initiatives and apply innovative approaches to managing complex clinical and operational situations
• Assume authority and accountability for managing personnel - staffing units - and resource allocation during weekends - holidays - and after-hours tours in the absence of nursing leadership
• Work Schedule: Intermittent - This is an intermittent position
• Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees are appointed without a regularly scheduled tour of duty
• Work is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty may not be regularly scheduled in advance
• Expected availability for this position is 24 to 72 hours per month
• Additional hours may be scheduled as needed
• Typical hours the incumbent may be expected to work are Nights 2330-0800 & weekends- 0730-2000 & 1930-0800
• Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.