AVP Nursing - Women's & Children's Services

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing enhancement of professional nursing practice initiatives.
• Establish and maintain administrative structures and systems that support nursing excellence and professional practice standards.
• Lead the integration of evidence-based nursing practices, quality improvement initiatives, and patient-centered care models throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, nursing leaders, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to advance organizational and nursing strategic priorities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, trust, collaboration, and professional growth within the nursing workforce.
• Oversee the development and implementation of programs that support nursing professional practice, quality outcomes, patient safety, and workforce engagement.
• Ensure alignment of nursing practice with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Utilize continuous quality improvement (CQI) methodologies to drive performance improvement and enhance clinical outcomes.
• Participate in organizational planning and resource allocation processes, including budget development and fiscal stewardship.
• Serve as an advocate for nursing practice, professional development, and patient-centered care initiatives across the health system.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in Nursing required. Candidates must obtain the degree within three (3) years of hire or as otherwise specified in an employment agreement with the Vice President of Nursing. Minimum of five (5) years of professional nursing practice experience required. Proven knowledge and application of advanced professional nursing practice, continuous quality improvement (CQI) methodologies, nursing care delivery models, healthcare delivery systems, budget development and financial management processes. Board Certification in Nursing Administration Advanced required within six (6) months of hire. Current nursing licensure in accordance with applicable state regulations or eligibility for licensure upon hire.
• Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and strategic initiatives. Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills. Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Commitment to nursing excellence, patient advocacy, and professional practice advancement.