Assistant Vice President, Patient Care Services

Assistant Vice President, Patient Care Services (AVP Nursing Administration) Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112-2027 Department: Nursing Administration Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $185,000.00 – $240,000.00 per year Job Overview The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Patient Care Services supports the Vice President in planning, delivering, and evaluating top‑tier care across the Medical Center and surrounding community. The AVP balances optimal clinical outcomes with professional staff development while continuously ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability. Key Responsibilities In close partnership with the Patient Care Management Team, the AVP drives the delivery of compassionate, culturally competent, and cost‑effective services. Additionally, the AVP maintains oversight of operations to guarantee that all units and departments strictly comply with relevant healthcare policies, laws, and regulatory standards. Driving department efficiency, execution, and execution speed by effectively managing budgets, optimizing labor and non‑labor resources, and strategically scheduling staff to meet demand. Ensuring top‑tier clinical care by establishing evidence‑based practice standards, maintaining strict readiness for state and federal regulatory audits, and utilizing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to exceed customer expectations. Supporting the hospital’s broader mission by acting as a mentor and change agent, resolving conflicts constructively, and championing diverse workforce recruitment, development, and retention. The Role Might Be for You If: Thrives as a visible, collaborative leader—builds strong, positive relationships across physicians, staff, patients, and executives, and is an accessible mentor and effective change agent. Is a champion for clinical quality & safety—has a proven track record of establishing evidence‑based practice standards, utilizing CQI principles, and maintaining strict readiness for state, federal, and accrediting agency regulations. Balances fiscal responsibility with staffing needs—aligns department budgets with strategic objectives, manages financial variances, and optimizes labor and non‑labor resources to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care. Excel at talent development & retention—builds diverse, culturally competent teams and fosters a supportive clinical environment through strategic recruitment, continuous training, performance feedback, and robust employee recognition. Executes with agility and urgency—highly organized, manages multiple high‑priority projects simultaneously, and remains resilient, focused, and solutions‑oriented when facing complex healthcare obstacles. Qualifications Candidates must hold a current license as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey and possess a strong academic foundation, including both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master’s degree. Additionally, a minimum of four years of progressive nursing administrative experience is required. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr