Job Opening Summary

Provides administrative structure and support to manage and direct the implementation of professional nursing practice. Accountable for strategic planning, implementation, evaluation and revision of systems to support the implementation of professional practice to achieve the nursing vision and organizational goals. The Associate Vice President of Nursing provides leadership to achieve the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing's vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration. Is effective at setting vision and has passion for the achievement of clinical excellence. Leads effective strategy and intentional execution around core clinical outcomes including, but not limited to, value-based purchasing, infections, LOS, readmissions and patient experience. Understands the importance of and leads with discipline related to evidence-based medicine and innovation. Holds teams accountable and effectively prioritizes and paces the work to achieve results. The Associate Vice President of Nursing aids in standardization and the streamlining of processes across disciplines and departments, improving effectiveness and efficiency while reducing cost.

Job Opening Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree strongly preferred and required within 3 years of start date.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Must have current Florida nursing license.
• ACLS , BLS for Healthcare Providers preferred.

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training:

• Maintains/exceeds all specialty educational requirements.
• Must be able to read, write in, speak and understand English.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of five years of professional nursing practice experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills with knowledge and application of advanced professional nursing practice, CQI process, nursing care delivery models, health care delivery systems and budgetary process.