Vice President – Nursing Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic direction and operational management for nursing services across designated facilities and programs.

• Assist in the creation, implementation, and growth of new programs and service offerings.

• Direct nursing operations for program launches and expansion efforts.

• Oversee, mentor, and provide support to Directors of Nursing, Nurse Managers, Charge Nurses, and nursing teams.

• Aid in workforce planning, staffing strategies, leadership development, and succession planning.

• Facilitate the onboarding, orientation, and continuous mentorship of nursing personnel.

• Engage in assigned nursing leadership on-call rotation responsibilities.

• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Compliance, and Performance Improvement departments.

• Work with interdisciplinary leadership teams to enhance operations and optimize resource utilization.

• Conduct and assist with chart audits and documentation assessments.

• Identify trends, compliance issues, and opportunities for improvement; implement corrective action plans.

• Assist facilities in achieving and maintaining ASAM standards and other accreditation or licensing requirements.

• Ensure adherence to nursing practice acts, medication management regulations, infection control standards, and accreditation requirements.

• Support initiatives related to clinical quality, safety, training, operational reviews, and process enhancements.

• Promote ongoing learning, professional accountability, and nursing excellence.

• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in all matters.

• Travel as necessary between programs and for meetings.

• Provide direct oversight and leadership across designated facilities and programs.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or a reciprocal state is required.

• Current CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications are required.

• A minimum of five (5) years of nursing leadership experience is required.

• Experience in supervising multi-site or multi-program nursing operations is preferred.

• Familiarity with regulatory surveys, accreditation processes, and quality improvement initiatives is preferred.

• Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and co-occurring disorder programs is preferred.

• Strong leadership and operational management skills within healthcare and behavioral health contexts.

• Knowledge of nursing practice standards, medication management, infection control, and healthcare regulations.

• Understanding of accreditation and regulatory requirements, including CARF, DDAP, OMHSAS, and Joint Commission standards.

• Ability to lead multi-site nursing operations and standardize clinical practices.

• Strong capabilities in workforce planning, staffing, and leadership development.

• Proficient in analyzing operational and quality performance data to implement improvement initiatives.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

• Capability to respond effectively to crisis situations and operational challenges.

• Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, and nursing practice standards.

• Must provide personal transportation.

• Completion of all required training designated by the company and accreditation/licensing bodies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Life Insurance.

• Paid Time Off.

• 401(k) with Company Match.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Employee Recognition Programs.

• Referral Bonus opportunities.