Registered Nurse - Deputy Associate Director Patient Care Services

The Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services serves as an advanced healthcare executive who demonstrates leadership, experience, and innovative approaches to ensure the continuous and timely delivery of high-quality nursing practice across a variety of complex patient care services and programs. The incumbent also serves as an executive administrator and consultant to the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS).

The major duties of the Deputy Associate Director of Patient Care Services (DADPCS) include, but are not limited to: Serves as a healthcare executive and member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), providing leadership on complex healthcare, administrative, and organizational issues that impact the facility's mission, healthcare delivery, and policy. Acts as a spokesperson for nursing services and ensures the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines to achieve Veteran-centered organizational goals. Partners with the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS) in strategic planning, organizational assessment, and program development. Assists in establishing and maintaining standards for nursing practice across the healthcare system to ensure the continuous availability of high-quality nursing services. Maintains responsibility and accountability for nursing practice on a 24/7 basis throughout the organization. Provides oversight for all nursing personnel, including registered nurses (RNs), advanced practice nurses (APRNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), nursing assistants (NAs), and other allied health staff, regardless of reporting structure. Exercises line authority over Associate Chief Nurses (ACNs) and performs additional duties as assigned by the ADPCS. Delegates responsibilities and activities appropriately to services operating under the ADPCS purview. Ensures processes are in place to evaluate staff competencies and support annual performance review activities. Promotes shared decision-making and fosters a healthy work environment for nursing staff. Encourages the use of evidence-based practice and supports a culture of inquiry and continuous improvement. Supports an academic environment that advances nursing education, professional development, and research. Champions High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles and promotes a culture of safety, prevention, and evidence-based healthcare solutions. Leads initiatives that improve patient outcomes, healthcare quality, and nursing excellence across the health care system. The following experience is highly preferred: Executive nursing leadership experience, preferably within a VA Medical Center. Progressive leadership experience (3+ years) with responsibility for managing large clinical services or programs. Current Certified Nurse Leader certification. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday - Friday; 07:30am - 04:00pm Telework:This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework as determined by agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.