Executive Nurse Leader, Patient Care Services

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Nurse V Associate Director for Patient Care Service (ADPCS). This executive nurse leader guides complex patient care programs, sets strategic direction, and fosters evidence-based practice to improve Veteran care.

The role combines administration, education, and consultation across service lines to deliver high-quality nursing care. The incumbent leads 24/7 nursing practice, ensures licensure standards, and directs staffing, policies, and performance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) and 5 years of professional nursing experience, with specialized nursing leadership experience.
• Master's degree in a related field with a BSN and 4 years of professional nursing experience with equivalent leadership.
• Doctoral degree in Nursing with 4 years of professional nursing experience in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for practice of nursing 24/7 across trusted care teams.
• Establishes strategic direction for health care delivery and innovative care models.
• Leads change to improve performance and patient outcomes across the VA system.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare admin

Policy & change

Staff development

Education

MSN

BSN + bridge program

Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Nurse V Associate Director for Patient Care Service (ADPCS). This executive nurse leader guides complex patient care programs, sets strategic direction, and fosters evidence-based practice to improve Veteran care.

The role combines administration, education, and consultation across service lines to deliver high-quality nursing care. The incumbent leads 24/7 nursing practice, ensures licensure standards, and directs staffing, policies, and performance