Assistant Vice President

Job Title: Assistant Vice President

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Administration

Req #: 0000231521

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $156,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Assistant Vice President of Operations partners with the Chief Operating Officer to oversee support departments and ensure efficient, safe, and patient‑centered operations. The role supports organizational planning, operational performance, regulatory compliance, and service excellence. The AVP helps drive high‑quality, compassionate, culturally competent, and cost‑effective care through collaboration with Quality, Safety, Risk Management, Emergency Preparedness, and support teams.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Leadership & Employee Development: 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.
• Support of the Healthcare Environment
• 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.
• Workforce Development & Professional Practice
• 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.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.