Associate Vice President of Nursing Strategy & Operations - Days (006)

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Position Overview
Pay range: $146,605 - $329,860 / year
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Description
The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Nursing Operations and Strategy serves as a senior nursing executive and key strategic advisor to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), providing executive leadership for the advancement of professional nursing practice, nursing operations, workforce strategy, clinical innovation, and organizational excellence across the health system. The AVP is responsible for shaping and executing the strategic direction of nursing and ensuring alignment of nursing priorities with the organization's clinical, academic, research, quality, safety, workforce, and operational objectives. As a member of the Nursing Executive Leadership Team, the AVP leads development and execution of the Nursing Strategic Plan; oversees nursing workforce analytics and long-range workforce planning; promotes nursing innovation, research, and scholarly activity; supports external recognition and benchmarking initiatives; and serves as a liaison with academic institutions, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies to advance the mission and reputation of the organization. The incumbent champions a culture of excellence that supports transformational leadership, shared decision-making, evidence-based practice, professional development, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement across nursing. Working collaboratively with nursing, physician, operational, academic, and administrative leaders, the AVP develops innovative strategies that advance nursing practice, improve nurse-sensitive outcomes, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and foster a high-reliability culture. The AVP serves as nursing's executive representative within the Quality and Patient Safety structure and is accountable for ensuring that nursing perspectives and professional practice standards are integrated into organizational quality, safety, regulatory, accreditation, and performance improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business or related area and seven (7) years related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff