Registered Nurse - Chief Nurse IV - Facility Patient Safety Manager and Infection Prevention
US Veterans Health Administration
Kansas City, Missouri
$153k–$204k/yr
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Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $153,244-$203,811
About this role
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Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- English Language Proficiency
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) and 4 years of professional nursing experience, one equivalent to Nurse III; OR Master's degree in a related field with a BSN and 4 years of professional nursing experience; OR Doctoral degree in nursing and 3 years of professional nursing experience; OR Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and 3 years of professional nursing experience
- Background/security investigation
- Drug screening
- Pre-employment physical examination
Benefits
- Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards
- 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
- Federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
- 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
- Telework (adhoc only, supervisor's discretion)
About the employer
The U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the healthcare arm of the Department of Veterans Affairs, operating as the nation's largest integrated healthcare system serving America's veterans. The Seattle, Washington (98108) location is part of this federal healthcare network, which…
What reviewers appreciate
- Noble and mission-driven work serving veterans and their families
- Clear core values (I CARE: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence) guiding all interactions
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration model
What reviewers flag
- Tiered hiring preference limits external applicant opportunities, with first consideration given to current permanent VA employees
- Strict educational and experience requirements (BSN with 2 years or MSN with 1 year specialized experience) may create barriers to entry
- Federal hiring process may be slower and more bureaucratic than private sector
Living in Kansas City, MO
Straddling the Missouri–Kansas border, Kansas City serves up world-class barbecue, jazz heritage, and wide-reaching suburbs at an easygoing pace. Fountain-lined boulevards and revitalized downtown districts give nurses a midsize metro with surprising culture—minus the coastal price tag or daily gridlock. A practical, friendly relocation choice for healthcare professionals seeking Midwestern stability.
- Metro price level · Kansas City area
- 92.5
- 7% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,238/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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