Assistant Vice President, Nursing Workforce and Resource Strategy

RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

West Orange, New Jersey

Posted Sep 28

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Nursing Administration · Hospital Department: Nursing Administration
License: RN license To be considered for this opportunity, you must possess a master’s degree in a related field and maintain an active New Jersey nursing license.Active New Jersey nursing license
Term: Permanent Status: Full-TimeFull-Time

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License: Active New Jersey nursing license To be considered for this opportunity, you must possess a master’s degree in a related field and maintain an active New Jersey nursing license. Check your license
Education: Master's degree in a related field
Experience: Experience developing workforce strategies, analyzing operational and staffing data, and partnering cross-functionally
Also asks: Ability to translate workforce insights into actionable recommendations The ability to translate workforce insights into actionable recommendations is essential.

Preferred

Certification: Board certification in a nursing specialty Board certification in a nursing specialty is strongly preferred.
Experience: At least 5 years of leadership experience within professional organizations, committees, councils, or healthcare leadership environments

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Top of New Jersey staff payNew Jersey staff postings that state pay run $70k/yr to $126k/yr, the middle half $93k/yr to $120k/yr, across 1,457 postings.
Tuition assistance: Offered
Pay reviews: Salary depends on educational background, skills, and professional experience

Benefits

BenefitsGenerous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
BenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision InsuranceMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance
BenefitsPrescription Drug CoveragePrescription Drug Coverage
BenefitsRetirement PlansRetirement Plans
BenefitsPaid Parental LeavePaid Parental Leave
BenefitsTuition ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement

More benefits (14)

BenefitsStudent Loan Planning SupportStudent Loan Planning Support
BenefitsLife and Disability InsuranceLife and Disability Insurance
BenefitsWellness Programs and Flexible Spending AccountsWellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
BenefitsVoluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
BenefitsDiscounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
BenefitsCommunity involvement and volunteer opportunitiesCommunity involvement and volunteer opportunities
BenefitsShort & Long Term DisabilityShort & Long Term Disability
BenefitsLife & Accidental Death InsuranceLife & Accidental Death Insurance
BenefitsHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts

The role and schedule

Day to day: Partner with leadership to develop and execute enterprise workforce strategies
Day to day: Analyze workforce trends, staffing analytics, and labor insights to optimize nursing resources
Day to day: Collaborate to design and implement innovative care delivery models and staffing solutions
Day to day: Advise executive leadership on nursing labor strategy, contract negotiations, and regulatory changes
Day to day: Partner cross-functionally to evaluate resource allocation and balance quality care with financial stewardship
Day to day: Lead enterprise initiatives focused on workforce innovation and sustainable management practices

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Category: Nursing Management / Leadership
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Nursing Administration
Pay Range: $203,200.00 - $274,500.00 per year

Location

95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Job Title: AVP Nursing Administration
Location: SBC Corporation
Department Name: Nursing Administration
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $203,200.00 - $274,500.00 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.

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Nursing Workforce and Resource Strategy serves as the corporate nursing leader responsible for enterprise nursing workforce planning, care model design, and resource stewardship across the system. Reporting to the System Chief Nursing Officer and in partnership with Human Resources, and nursing leadership, this role develops and advances strategies that strengthen recruitment, retention, workforce sustainability, labor readiness, and financial stewardship in alignment with organizational goals.

As Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Nursing Workforce and Resource Strategy, a typical day might include:

Partnering with the System Chief Nurse Executive, Human Resources, Finance, and nursing leaders to develop and execute enterprise workforce strategies that strengthen recruitment, retention, staffing sustainability, and operational performance across the health system

Analyzing workforce trends, staffing analytics, productivity metrics, and labor market insights to identify opportunities for improvement and provide data-driven recommendations that optimize nursing resources and support safe, high-quality patient care

Collaborating with nursing and operational leaders to design and implement innovative care delivery models, workforce deployment strategies, scheduling approaches, and staffing solutions that address the evolving needs of healthcare delivery

Advising executive leadership on nursing labor strategy, including contract negotiations, workforce risk mitigation, labor readiness planning, and the operational and financial implications of regulatory and legislative changes

Partnering with Finance, Legal, Human Resources, and site leaders to evaluate resource allocation, productivity performance, and workforce investments while developing strategies that balance quality care delivery with financial stewardship

Leading enterprise initiatives focused on the future of nursing by advancing workforce innovation, standardizing workforce management practices, and creating sustainable solutions that support the long-term success of the nursing workforce

This role might be for you if

You are passionate about transforming the future of nursing by developing innovative workforce strategies that empower caregivers, improve operational effectiveness, and support exceptional patient care.

You excel at using workforce data, analytics, and market insights to influence strategic decisions and create sustainable solutions for complex nursing workforce challenges.

You thrive in a collaborative, enterprise environment where you can partner with executives, clinical leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and meaningful change.

You enjoy navigating complex workforce and labor challenges by balancing operational needs, financial priorities, regulatory requirements, and the needs of nursing teams.

You are energized by building the future of healthcare through creative care models, workforce innovation, productivity optimization, and strategies that strengthen nursing recruitment and retention.

You want to make an impact by shaping system-wide nursing workforce strategy and helping ensure a strong, resilient, and sustainable nursing workforce for the future.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must possess a master’s degree in a related field and maintain an active New Jersey nursing license. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated leadership experience (at least 5 years) within professional organizations, committees, councils, or healthcare leadership environments, with a proven ability to influence strategy and drive collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Successful candidates will have experience developing workforce strategies, analyzing operational and staffing data, and partnering with nursing, Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and operational leaders to address complex workforce challenges.

The ability to translate workforce insights into actionable recommendations is essential. Board certification in a nursing specialty is strongly preferred.

Other Things to Know

This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Retirement Plans

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Planning Support

Life and Disability Insurance

Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)

Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)

Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

…and more!

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

What's around it?

In West Orange, NJ

West Orange, NJ

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Life in West Orange, NJ

NeighborhoodsWest Orange is structured across distinct bands shifting from urban corridors in the east to wooded hillside retreats in the west. Downtown West Orange and The Valley anchor the township's eastern side with dense, mixed-use living, converted duplexes, and apartment buildings near Central and Park Avenues. Bordering South Orange, the Gregory section is particularly favored by commuters for its tree-lined streets, classic Colonials, and rapid proximity to train transit. Moving westward into the hills, Pleasantdale and Pleasant Valley offer a comfortable suburban landscape featuring mid-century split-levels and Tudor-style homes along walkable commercial streets. For higher-end historic living, the gated enclave of Llewellyn Park contains sprawling, architecturally preserved estates near Glenmont, while neighborhoods along the First and Second Mountains feature quiet residential pockets adjacent to expansive county reservations.

West Orange is structured across distinct bands shifting from urban corridors in the east to wooded hillside retreats in the west. Downtown West Orange and The Valley anchor the township's eastern side with dense, mixed-use living, converted duplexes, and apartment buildings near Central and Park Avenues.

Bordering South Orange, the Gregory section is particularly favored by commuters for its tree-lined streets, classic Colonials, and rapid proximity to train transit. Moving westward into the hills, Pleasantdale and Pleasant Valley offer a comfortable suburban landscape featuring mid-century split-levels and Tudor-style homes along walkable commercial streets.

For higher-end historic living, the gated enclave of Llewellyn Park contains sprawling, architecturally preserved estates near Glenmont, while neighborhoods along the First and Second Mountains feature quiet residential pockets adjacent to expansive county reservations.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: laurenorsini.com Source 2: rebeccabrealty.com Source 3: matthewdefede.com Source 4: reddit.com

Getting aroundNavigating from West Orange heavily relies on car travel, with Interstate 280 cutting directly through town and providing fast regional links to the Garden State Parkway, Route 10, the New Jersey Turnpike, and Newark just five to seven miles southeast. For transit commutes into Newark or Manhattan, the township runs a free weekday commuter jitney shuttle connecting residential zones—such as Gregory/Valley, St. Cloud, and Pleasantdale—to nearby NJ Transit rail stations at Orange, South Orange, and Brick Church along the Morris & Essex line. Additionally, NJ Transit bus Route 101 runs directly from West Orange into New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal. Parking is generally ample in driveways and suburban plazas throughout the township, though street parking and morning congestion intensify around major arteries like I-280 during peak rush hours.

Navigating from West Orange heavily relies on car travel, with Interstate 280 cutting directly through town and providing fast regional links to the Garden State Parkway, Route 10, the New Jersey Turnpike, and Newark just five to seven miles southeast. For transit commutes into Newark or Manhattan, the township runs a free weekday commuter jitney shuttle connecting residential zones—such as Gregory/Valley, St. Cloud, and Pleasantdale—to nearby NJ Transit rail stations at Orange, South Orange, and Brick Church along the Morris & Essex line.

Additionally, NJ Transit bus Route 101 runs directly from West Orange into New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal. Parking is generally ample in driveways and suburban plazas throughout the township, though street parking and morning congestion intensify around major arteries like I-280 during peak rush hours.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: laurenorsini.com Source 2: rebeccabrealty.com Source 3: newjerseyrealestatenetwork.com Source 4: nicksalemmerealestate.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a defining strength of the community, anchored by the sprawling South Mountain Reservation with its miles of wooded hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and the playful South Mountain Fairy Trail. Within the South Mountain Recreation Complex, residents take advantage of the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, paddle boating and walking along the 1.8-mile loop around the Orange Reservoir, Safari MiniGolf, and the Regatta Playground. Farther north, the 400-acre Eagle Rock Reservation delivers tranquil forest trails, open fields, and panoramic vistas of the Manhattan skyline from its scenic overlook and county 9/11 Memorial.

Outdoor recreation is a defining strength of the community, anchored by the sprawling South Mountain Reservation with its miles of wooded hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and the playful South Mountain Fairy Trail. Within the South Mountain Recreation Complex, residents take advantage of the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, paddle boating and walking along the 1.8-mile loop around the Orange Reservoir, Safari MiniGolf, and the Regatta Playground.

Farther north, the 400-acre Eagle Rock Reservation delivers tranquil forest trails, open fields, and panoramic vistas of the Manhattan skyline from its scenic overlook and county 9/11 Memorial.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: rebeccabrealty.com Source 2: cambriawestorange.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: facebook.com

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Living in West Orange

West Orange offers healthcare professionals a scenic suburban landing pad that combines rolling Watchung Mountain landscapes with effortless access to northern New Jersey's major hospital networks and Newark. Stretching from the urban-edged arts corridor of The Valley to the quiet, leafy streets of Gregory and Pleasantdale, the township provides generous living space without isolating residents from urban convenience. Direct highway links via Interstate 280, NJ Transit Route 101 buses, and township commuter jitneys running to nearby Morris & Essex line train stations ensure straightforward travel across Essex County.

Off-shift life is defined by exceptional outdoor spaces. Nurses can unwind along the 1.8-mile trail surrounding Orange Reservoir, hike through South Mountain and Eagle Rock Reservations, or explore cultural landmarks like the Thomas Edison National Historical Park. Casual waterfront dinners at McLoone's Boathouse or shopping at Essex Green keep routines convenient, while adjacent Montclair satisfies late-night cravings. Navigating the township requires reliance on a car for everyday errands, and Essex County property taxes remain a clear financial tradeoff. However, for clinicians seeking larger homes, neighborhood diversity, and restorative green surroundings close to work, West Orange represents an enduringly attractive base.

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