Assistant Vice President of Nursing (RN) - Acute and Critical Care Services

Job Summary: The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Nursing oversees multiple service lines or units, including perioperative services and intensive/acute services at Nemours Children’s Hospital. The AVP reports to the Chief Nursing Officer/VP Patient Care Services and is responsible for the daily operations, program management, and achieving quality organizational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety, Quality, and Risk: Ensure high standards of patient safety and care quality.
• Patient and Population Health Advocacy: Advocate for patient and population health.
• Clinical Care Delivery: Oversee clinical care delivery to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Healthy Work Environment: Promote a healthy work environment.
• Strategic, Financial, and Human Resource Management: Manage strategic, financial, and human resources.
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Networking and Collaboration: Foster networking, partnerships, and collaboration.
• Accountability for Associates: Advocate for and support associates.

Requirements

• Active Florida or multistate RN license, required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider course completion required.
• Master’s degree in nursing leadership, management, policy, or administration required (must hold BSN and/or Graduate degree in Nursing) [from an accredited school of nursing]
• Professional certification in nursing administration or other relevant management or applicable specialty, preferred
• Minimum of 2 years pediatric nursing experience and 5 years total nursing experience. Previous management & leadership experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off: Six paid holidays annually and one day of paid volunteer time off.
• Paid Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave for new parents at 100% pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 for approved courses.
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403(b) plan with immediate participation and matching contributions; 457(b) program for highly compensated associates.
• Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D Insurance equal to one time annual salary, up to $500,000.
• Disability Coverage: Short- and long-term disability coverage at 60% of salary for non-work-related disabilities.

Additional Duties:

• Assessment: Collect and analyze comprehensive data related to nursing administration.
• Problem Identification: Identify problems, issues, and trends from the assessment data.
• Outcomes Identification: Define expected outcomes tailored to the organization or population.
• Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve measurable outcomes.
• Implementation: Coordinate and promote health, education, and a safe environment.
• Evaluation: Evaluate progress towards goals and outcomes.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy.  We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment.  All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.  

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.  Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org). 

 

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