RWJBarnabas Health · 2 hours ago
Assistant Vice President
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $210K/yrRWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine. The Assistant Vice President of Operations partners with the Chief Operating Officer to oversee support departments and ensure efficient, safe, and patient-centered operations.
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Responsibilities
Supports the hospital’s mission of patient care, community service, and education by partnering with clinical teams, administrative leaders, and community stakeholders to meet patient needs and strengthen community trust
Helps develop and implement plans that improve safety, efficiency, and patient care and presents to the Performance Improvement Council
Uses sound judgment to support operational decisions affecting all patient populations
Participates in decision-making with clinical, medical, and administrative leaders in collaboration with the decentralized nursing assistant program
Acts as a change agent, helping teams understand and adapt to new processes
Demonstrates strong critical thinking, conflict management, and problem-solving skills
Cultivates a positive, inclusive workplace culture by mentoring leaders, promoting staff engagement, and supporting professional growth
Promotes safe, efficient operations and consistent patient care practices
Assists in developing policies, procedures, and programs that support operational and clinical standards
Evaluates programs and contributes to performance improvement efforts
Supports the development of evidence-based standards within assigned departments
Collaborates with professional disciplines to improve operations and financial performance
Ensures compliance with state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements
Helps establish and meet fiscally responsible operational goals aligned with system strategy
Works with the COO and operational leaders to carry out department priorities by developing A3s and risk assessments
Ensures appropriate staffing levels and competency to support operational needs by working closely with the CFO and Vizient
Supports efforts to meet system metrics including Leapfrog, CMS Star Ratings, OSHA and key performance indicators
Promotes staff training, development, and engagement to strengthen retention
Supports a safe, inclusive, and patient-centered environment
Fosters a culture that supports recruitment, engagement, and retention of qualified staff in order to meet voluntary turnover goal
Serves as a mentor and role model to promote teamwork, accountability, and service excellence
Participates in the selection, orientation, development, and evaluation of operational leaders
Oversees training and competency programs that support high-quality operations and service
Utilize analytics to monitor performance, identify gaps, and develop targeted initiatives for continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in healthcare leadership, preferably within large hospital systems
Strong focus on patient-centered care and service excellence
Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of motivating diverse teams
Strategic thinker with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated success in improving clinical outcomes and operational metrics
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 our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
Company
RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than 5 million people annually.
Founded in 2020
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
New Jersey Food Security Initiative
2024-07-02Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Anthony Cava
President and CEO
Jordan Ruch
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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