The Nurse V Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Service (DADPCS) is an advanced healthcare executive who demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to ensure the continuous and timely availability of quality nursing practice in a variety of complex patient care services and programs.
They function as an executive administrator and consultant to the Associate Director for Patient Care Service (ADPCS)/Nurse Executive (NE) to improve care for large groups of Veterans.
The Nurse V Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Service (DADPCS) is an advanced healthcare executive who demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to ensure the continuous and timely availability of quality nursing practice in a variety of complex patient care services and programs.
They function as an executive administrator and consultant to the Associate Director for Patient Care Service (ADPCS)/Nurse Executive (NE) to improve care for large groups of Veterans through their influence and collaboration for decisions made at the local, regional, and network level.
The Nurse V DADPCS is of an executive nature, comprised of complex leadership and administrative components associated with critical health care issues and activities that influence the organizational mission, health care, and policy. They are accountable to the ADPCS/NE and are an integral part of the senior leadership team. The DADPCS is a healthcare executive within nursing services.
The incumbent is a spokesperson for organized nursing services and works to ensure the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of optimal Veteran centered organizational goals in the facility. The DADPCS works closely with the ADPCS/NE as a collaborator and partner in strategic planning, organization assessment, and program development.
They have the responsibility to assist with the establishment of standards for the practice of nursing at the health care system level to ensure the continuous and timely availability of quality nursing services. The DADPCS is responsible for the practice of nursing 24/7. This includes all registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, and allied health staff (LPNs, NAs, etc.) regardless of line authority.
They have line authority over the Associate Chief Nurses (ACN), assigned service chiefs, and may have additional duties assigned to them by the ADPCS/NE.
The incumbent exercises preliminary approval for the following: job descriptions, policies, and procedures; standards of Functional Statement: Nurse V Page 2 patient care, treatment, and services; nursing practice standards; staffing plans; functional statements; and standards to measure, assess, and improve patient outcomes. The incumbent appropriately delegates activities to services assigned to them under the purview of the ADPCS/NE.
Ensures a competency process is in place to evaluate individual practice, as well as a review process for annual performance ratings. The DADPCS promotes shared decision-making to ensure a healthy work environment for nursing; a spirit of inquiry and the use of evidence-based practice; and an academic environment supportive of education and research to promote the profession of nursing.
The incumbent champions a High Reliability Organization (HRO) founded on a collective mindfulness approach to develop evidence-based health care solutions that promote prevention and safety. Duties include but are not limited to: Partners with the ADPCS/NE to co-lead the transformation of established practices to cultivate inquiry and innovation for the future.
Partners with the ADPCS/NE to objectively analyze strategic plans and actions related to healthcare, quality, and safety issues at all levels of the organization. Uses concepts of economics, cost benefit analyses, and business models to set priorities and measurable goals. Upholds professional and ethical principles that contribute to the creation of a workforce to serve Veterans, families, and caregivers of all backgrounds at the organization and enterprise level.
Builds creditability and sustains collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization related to all healthcare constituents. Advocates for healthcare policy that provides reliable, accessible, and affordable healthcare. Ensures the integration of advocacy and equity models of care in practice. Leads and translates evidence-based research into practice.
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, Permanent, Mon - Fri 0730 - 1600 with availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the healthcare system. Telework: Ad hoc per Agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Laura.Devaney@va.gov · 314-939-8744
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $181366 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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