Assistant Vice President, Nursing Children’s and Women’s Services- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in NEWARK, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: AVP Nursing Administration

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Nursing Administration

Req #: 0000271599

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $199,200.00 - $269,100.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Assistant Vice President, Nursing Children’s and Women’s Services- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

The Assistant Vice President, Nursing Children's and Women's Services serves as a key strategic partner to the Vice President, Patient Care Services actively guiding, shaping, and elevating our overall patient care strategy across all departments. In this leadership role, the AVP is dedicated to cultivating a safe, supportive, and empowering workplace culture where clinical staff and nursing teams can thrive professionally, continuously develop their skills, and deliver exceptional care. Simultaneously, the AVP maintains a strong focus on operational efficiency and financial sustainability to ensure long-term organizational strength. Working in close collaboration with the Patient Care Management Team and healthcare partners throughout the community, the AVP ensures our care delivery remains consistently high-quality, compassionate, culturally responsive, and accessible to every individual and family we serve.

As the Assistant Vice President, Nursing Children's and Women's Services, a typical day might include the following:

• Morning Briefing & Staffing Review: Assess daily patient volume and ensure appropriate staffing levels of qualified nursing personnel across direct reporting areas to meet patient assessment, intervention, and care needs.
• Environment & Regulatory Walkthroughs: Conduct clinical rounds across supervised units to verify compliance with state, federal, and accrediting agency regulations and ensure standards of practice are actively integrated at the bedside.
• Protocol & Evidence-Based Practice Development: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine clinical pathways, evidence-based practice standards, and hospital-wide nursing care policies.
• Strategic & Leadership Meetings: Meet with the VP of Patient Care Services, Medical Staff, and Patient Care Management Team to implement departmental strategies, align on institutional goals, and participate in decision-making structures.
• Operational & Fiscal Oversight: Review operational objectives and resource allocations to maintain fiscally responsible management while driving high-quality care delivery.
• Staff Mentorship & Leadership Evaluation: Coach, mentor, and evaluate patient care leadership personnel and nursing staff to foster professional growth, support recruitment, and boost employee retention.
• Program Oversight & Workplace Culture: Review orientation, training, and professional development programs to promote continuous education, high job satisfaction, and staff engagement.
• Change Management & Problem Solving: Serve as a change agent by facilitating critical thinking sessions, managing workplace conflicts, and guiding staff through operational or process transitions.
• Community & Mission Alignment: Evaluate patient care plans to ensure care is appropriate for the age groups served and aligns with the hospital's broader mission of community outreach and education.

This role might be a fit for you if:

• You have a strong history of maintaining positive relationships across all clinical and administrative levels—patients, physicians, staff, and visitors—by staying highly visible, accessible, and responsive to feedback.
• You possess deep experience embedding Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) principles into daily operations, leveraging evidence-based practices, critical pathways, and interdisciplinary feedback to continuously elevate patient safety and care standards.
• You demonstrate skill in resource allocation, workload-demand forecasting, labor/non-labor cost management, and proactive budget management to maintain unit productivity without compromising care quality.
• You bring expertise in building diverse, culturally competent teams through inclusive hiring, regular recognition, constructive conflict resolution, and structured performance feedback that boosts staff satisfaction and retention.
• You have a proven track record of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, maintaining momentum through challenges, and completing strategic assignments accurately with a high sense of urgency.
• You bring hands-on experience developing hospital-wide policies, procedures, and evidence-based standards to ensure total compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations.
• You have the aptitude to work alongside the VP of Patient Care Services, Medical Staff, and departmental leaders to align departmental goals, manage daily operations, and ensure safe nurse-to-patient staffing levels.
• You act as a role model to coach, evaluate, and retain clinical leadership while overseeing onboarding, training, and professional development programs that empower nursing staff.
• You are a skilled leader capable of guiding healthcare teams through operational transitions, resolving conflicts with critical thinking, and supporting the institution's broader mission of community-centered, age-appropriate care.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold an active license as a Registered Professional Nurse in New Jersey, possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) alongside a Master's degree, and have at least four years of nursing administrative experience.

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.