About this opportunity
RWJBarnabas Health lists this Assistant Vice President, Critical Care -Newark Beth Israel Medical Center opportunity in newark, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: AVP Nursing Administration
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr
Department Name: Nursing Administration
Req #:
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range:
$193,600-$261,400per year
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, Critical Care -Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Critical Care will drive operational excellence, quality, and continuous improvement across our team. In this role, you will build positive relationships with patients, visitors, and colleagues, using customer feedback to refine services and promptly address all inquiries. You will champion continuous quality improvement by evaluating processes, encouraging collaborative feedback, and proactively solving problems.
In addition to driving quality, you will manage resources efficiently by aligning staffing with demand, adhering to budgetary guidelines, and optimizing operational workflows. You will cultivate a diverse, supportive environment using effective employee retention strategies, clear communication, and constructive conflict resolution. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, resilience, and a results-driven approach to managing multiple priorities efficiently.
As the Assistant Vice President of Critical Care, a typical day might include the following:
Engage with Staff & Patients: Walk unit floors to maintain high visibility, interact with patients, visitors, and multidisciplinary teams, and address inquiries or concerns promptly.
Oversee Clinical Standards & Compliance: Monitor daily nursing practice and unit operations to ensure alignment with evidence-based standards, regulatory guidelines, and patient care protocols.
Manage Staffing & Resources: Review unit volume, project care demand, and adjust nurse scheduling to ensure safe, high-quality patient care while adhering to operational budgets.
Lead Quality Improvement Initiatives: Evaluate care workflows, collect feedback from clinicians and patients, and implement continuous quality improvement (CQI) strategies to resolve operational challenges.
Mentor & Support Leadership Teams: Conduct check-ins with nursing managers and patient care staff to provide guidance, deliver ongoing performance feedback, and support retention and professional development.
Collaborate on Strategy & Policy: Partner with hospital executive leaders, medical staff, and care management to refine clinical policies, advance strategic objectives, and guide teams through organizational change.
Execute Multi-Project Priorities: Balance daily operational tasks with long-term hospital initiatives, managing time-sensitive assignments with resilience and a sense of urgency.
The role might be for you if:
Proven Clinical & Regulatory Leadership: You hold expertise in directing nursing operations, implementing evidence-based clinical practice standards, and maintaining full compliance with federal, state, and accrediting regulations.
Dedication to Quality & Patient Experience: You leverage continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes and stakeholder feedback to enhance patient care, streamline clinical workflows, and maintain high patient satisfaction.
Strategic Financial & Resource Management: You have a track record of effective budget management, demand-based staffing, and optimizing both labor and non-labor resources to drive operational efficiency.
Passion for Mentorship & Talent Retention: You excel at recruiting, mentoring, and retaining high-performing clinical leadership while building an inclusive, culturally competent, and collaborative workplace.
Decisive & Resilient Execution: You thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments, adeptly prioritizing complex, multi-faceted projects and navigating challenges with a sense of urgency and strong problem-solving skills.
To be considered for this leadership opportunity, 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 to successfully manage the operational, financial, and clinical complexities of this role.
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.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:
Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Coverage
Retirement Plans
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Life and Disability Insurance
Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
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Worksite address
newark, NJ, 07175, US
Who can apply
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