*Description* *Summary* The AVP assumes leadership responsibility for the operation of Nuvance Health Nursing Professional Development in a manner consistent with the strategy and direction set by the Chief Academic Officer and Chief Nursing Executive Officer of Nuvance Health. The AVP will develop a collaborative partnership with the Beatrice Hofstadter White Endowed Chair for Nursing Practice, Education, Research and Innovation. Additional responsibilities include the duties and the authority, responsibility and accountability for the direction, development and implementation of but not limited to: Nursing Orientation, Nursing Education and Training, Nursing Quality Improvement standards and regulatory compliance; Nursing Clinical Affiliations, and Nursing Practice/ Governance Committees. Education and Experience 1. Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Master’s degree in nursing, Nursing Administration, or Hospital Administration is required. Nursing Doctorate is preferred; Doctoral program enrollment required within two years of start date. 2. Minimum of at least five years in progressively responsible experience in supervisory/management within an acute hospital setting is required. 3. Experience in education is required. 4. Current New York State and Connecticut State Registered Nurse license. Certification in a nursing specialty preferred. Working Conditions: Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions Company: Health Quest Systems Inc Org Unit: 1679 Department: Nursing Education Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $67.86 - $126.03 Hourly We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.