About the opportunity
The Chief Quality and Patient Safety Management Service (QPSM) at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System serves as an advanced healthcare executive. The incumbent provides facility-level leadership in developing and implementing quality tools and solutions across clinical and administrative domains. Responsibilities include guiding complex patient care programs, influencing policy development, and ensuring organizational mission alignment. This role requires substantial leadership experience, administrative authority, and the ability to drive performance improvements. The position is based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and involves direct engagement with staff at the facility and network levels to optimize patient care delivery and management in support of the VHA mission.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary range of $155,588 to $206,925 per annum
- 26 days of annual leave and 13 days of sick leave per year
- 11 paid Federal holidays annually
- Traditional federal pension plan with 5-year vesting
- Federal 401K retirement plan with up to 5% agency matching
- Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance options
Who can apply?
- U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens are unavailable)
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited school of professional nursing
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in any U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or a related field with a BSN, plus 5 years of professional nursing experience
- Alternatively, a Doctoral degree in Nursing or a related field with a BSN, plus 4 years of professional nursing experience
- Must meet specific dimension requirements in leadership, business acumen, and communication
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
Required documents
- Resume detailing hours worked per week and specific dates of employment
- Most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action (for current/former federal employees)
- Responses to the online assessment questionnaire
- Copy of RN and MSN licenses and registrations
- Diplomas or official college transcripts for BSN and MSN degrees
- DD214 or other documentation for Veterans' preference claims
When to apply
- Application deadline: 2026-09-30 at 11:59 PM ET
How to apply
- Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
- Complete the online occupational questionnaire
- Upload all required documentation, including licenses, transcripts, and resume
- Submit the application package through the USAJOBS portal before the deadline
Additional information
- This is an Excepted Service position
- Preferred experience: 3-5 years in supervisory, quality, and patient safety roles
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment
- Subject to background investigation, drug screening, and pre-employment physical examination
- Relocation or recruitment incentives are not authorized for this position
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 nursing leaders with a background in quality assurance and patient safety management
- Professionals who hold an MSN or Doctoral degree and possess significant administrative experience in a clinical setting
- Candidates who are comfortable working in a high-stakes, executive-level environment focused on strategic healthcare delivery
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and requires on-site presence; relocation support is not provided
- The application window is very short; ensure all documentation, including transcripts and licenses, is ready for immediate upload
- The role requires mandatory annual influenza vaccination and adherence to strict federal health personnel directives
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is an excellent fit for a senior nurse executive looking to transition into a high-level administrative and strategic leadership position within the federal healthcare system. It offers the opportunity to influence patient care policy and quality standards at a regional level while benefiting from a comprehensive federal compensation and retirement package.
Our take
This is a high-level leadership opportunity for experienced nursing professionals with a strong background in quality management. It is best suited for those who meet the specific educational and leadership criteria and are prepared for a permanent, on-site executive role in Puerto Rico.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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