This announcement is open until filled.  The first  referral of qualified applicants will be made after October 1, 2012.  Additional referrals will be made after that date until the position is filled.  First area of consideration will be given to permanent Kansas City VAMC employees.  Internal and External Candidates will be considered.   This announcement may be used to fill identical positions vacated within 6 months of any selections made from the original announcement.

 Salary and grade will be determined upon qualifications and experience.

Be a member of a team providing compassionate health care to veterans.  We are an employer of choice who is a center of excellence in patient care, education, and research.  We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you.

As a VA professional nurse, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.

VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  

For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .