About the opportunity
The Nurse V Associate Director for Patient Care Service (ADPCS) / Nurse Executive (NE) at the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) is an advanced healthcare executive who executes responsibilities demonstrating leadership, experience, and creative approaches in guiding and directing complex patient care services and programs. As an administrator, educator, and consultant, the incumbent influences policy development and decisions at local, regional, and state levels to improve care for large groups of Veterans. The role establishes standards of nursing practice, ensures timely availability of quality nursing services, and fosters collaboration with other professional disciplines to achieve optimal Veteran-centered organizational goals.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from $227,929 to $228,000 per year, with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards
- 50 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays
- Traditional federal pension with a 5-year vesting period and a federal 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer matching contributions
- Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs that can be carried into retirement
- Relocation or recruitment incentives and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Who can apply?
- English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English
- Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the ACEN or CCNE, OR possess a qualifying Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing or a related field
- Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
- Experience: Meets specific grade-level experience and dimension requirements, including leadership, business acumen, communication, and professional responsibility
- U.S. Citizenship required (non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)
Required documents
- Resume
- SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action
- Standard Clinical Resume Document downloaded from the provided VA link and uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document field
- License
- DD-214 or Statement of Service (if claiming Veterans' preference)
- SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference' (if applicable)
- Transcripts, Cover Letter, or Professional Certification (if applicable)
When to apply
- Applications open on August 26, 2026
- The application deadline is September 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to an existing account
- Complete the online occupational questionnaire
- Download and complete the standard clinical resume document and upload it to the designated resume field
- Upload all required supporting documents such as your full resume, SF-50, and license
- Review your application package and click Submit My Answers
Additional information
- This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status
- Applicants are subject to pre-employment background investigations, physical examinations, and drug screening
- Participation in the annual seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel
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…
- Experienced nurse executives with a graduate degree in nursing or a related field and an active U.S. nursing license.
- U.S. citizens seeking a high-level leadership role focused on complex patient care administration and policy development.
- Professionals looking for robust federal benefits, including a traditional pension, 50 days of paid time off, and potential relocation incentives.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position requires on-site work in San Francisco, and relocation or Permanent Change of Station is only authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Applicants must meet strict federal document requirements, including a standard clinical resume uploaded to a restricted two-page field.
- Conditions of employment include passing pre-employment background investigations, physical examinations, drug screening, and annual seasonal influenza vaccination.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This executive position aligns well with senior healthcare leaders aiming to shape regional and state-level nursing policies while managing large-scale Veteran-centered programs within the federal system.
Our take
Experienced nurse executives who meet the citizenship and licensure requirements should seriously consider applying, whereas non-citizens or those seeking flexible remote arrangements will find it unsuitable.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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