Assistant Vice President, Nursing Workforce and Resource Strategy

Location: 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

About the role

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Nursing Workforce and Resource Strategy serves as the corporate nursing leader responsible for enterprise nursing workforce planning, care model design, and resource stewardship across the system. In partnership with Human Resources and nursing leadership, this role develops and advances strategies that strengthen recruitment, retention, workforce sustainability, labor readiness, and financial stewardship in alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the System Chief Nurse Executive, Human Resources, Finance, and nursing leaders to develop and execute enterprise workforce strategies that strengthen recruitment, retention, staffing sustainability, and operational performance across the health system.
• Analyze workforce trends, staffing analytics, productivity metrics, and labor market insights to identify opportunities for improvement and provide data-driven recommendations that optimize nursing resources and support safe, high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with nursing and operational leaders to design and implement innovative care delivery models, workforce deployment strategies, scheduling approaches, and staffing solutions that address the evolving needs of healthcare delivery.
• Advise executive leadership on nursing labor strategy, including contract negotiations, workforce risk mitigation, labor readiness planning, and the operational and financial implications of regulatory and legislative changes.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Human Resources, and site leaders to evaluate resource allocation, productivity performance, and workforce investments while developing strategies that balance quality care delivery with financial stewardship.
• Lead enterprise initiatives focused on the future of nursing by advancing workforce innovation, standardizing workforce management practices, and creating sustainable solutions that support the long-term success of the nursing workforce.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Active New Jersey nursing license.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience within professional organizations, committees, councils, or healthcare leadership environments, with a proven ability to influence strategy and drive collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
• Experience developing workforce strategies, analyzing operational and staffing data, and partnering with nursing, Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and operational leaders to address complex workforce challenges.
• Ability to translate workforce insights into actionable recommendations.
• Board certification in a nursing specialty is strongly preferred.

Skills

This role might be for you if you:

• Are passionate about transforming the future of nursing by developing innovative workforce strategies that empower caregivers, improve operational effectiveness, and support exceptional patient care.
• Excel at using workforce data, analytics, and market insights to influence strategic decisions and create sustainable solutions for complex nursing workforce challenges.
• Thrive in a collaborative, enterprise environment where you can partner with executives, clinical leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and meaningful change.
• Enjoy navigating complex workforce and labor challenges by balancing operational needs, financial priorities, regulatory requirements, and the needs of nursing teams.
• Are energized by building the future of healthcare through creative care models, workforce innovation, productivity optimization, and strategies that strengthen nursing recruitment and retention.
• Want to make an impact by shaping system-wide nursing workforce strategy and helping ensure a strong, resilient, and sustainable nursing workforce for the future.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon

Pay

$200,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Schedule

Full-Time, Day Shift