About the opportunity
The Implant Coordinator Registered Nurse provides direct, patient-centered nursing care while serving as the clinical lead for the safe, compliant management of biological and non-biological implants. The role coordinates implant-related processes from procurement and inventory management through implantation, electronic health record documentation, post-procedure reconciliation, replacement, billing, and ongoing monitoring. Working closely with clinical services, Supply Chain Management, Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service, Sterile Processing Service, vendors, and other interdisciplinary partners, the Implant Coordinator ensures implants are available when needed and managed in accordance with VA/VHA policy, manufacturer requirements, and established clinical guidelines.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from $95,941 to $163,172 per year with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards
- 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs that can be carried into retirement
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. citizen (non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)
- English language proficiency required in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency (ACEN or CCNE) at the time of completion, or possess equivalent qualifications for foreign nursing graduates with a formal degree equivalency validation
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
- Meet specific grade and level requirements based on education, scope, and length of professional nursing practice/experience
- Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment
Required documents
- Long-form resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Nurse License
- Cover Letter (if applicable)
- DD-214 or Statement of Service (if claiming veterans' preference)
- Disability Letter (Schedule A or VA, if applicable)
- Professional Certification (if applicable)
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15 (if claiming 10-point veterans' preference)
- SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable)
- Transcript (if applicable)
When to apply
- Application opening date: 2026-09-03
- Application closing date: 2026-09-09 at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account
- Prepare a complete application package including a long-form resume or CV and nurse license
- Complete the full occupational questionnaire online
- Upload all required supporting documentation
- Submit your application package by the closing date of September 9, 2026
Additional information
- This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status
- Work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Telework and virtual work are not available; relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized
- Selected applicants are subject to a background/security investigation, drug screening, and online onboarding process
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Registered nurses with a focus on clinical coordination, supply chain management, or prosthetics.
- Professionals seeking a comprehensive federal benefits package, including pension and 401(k) matching.
- Nurses who excel at interdisciplinary collaboration between clinical, supply, and administrative teams.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is strictly on-site in Northport with no telework or virtual options available.
- This is an Excepted Service position, which does not confer competitive status.
- Applicants must be prepared for a background investigation, drug screening, and mandatory influenza vaccination.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers a high level of professional responsibility, allowing you to lead the clinical management of implants while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. It is an excellent fit for a nurse looking to transition into a specialized coordination role that bridges the gap between clinical care and hospital operations.
Our take
Highly qualified nurses seeking a specialized, stable, and well-compensated clinical leadership role should consider this position, provided they are comfortable with the on-site nature of the work.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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