Nemours Children’s Health System
AVP, Ambulatory Operations - North Florida
Nemours Children’s Health System, Pensacola, Florida, United States, 32573
Overview
AVP, Ambulatory Operations – North Florida, Nemours Children’s Health | Pensacola, Florida
Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and mission-driven leader to serve as AVP, Ambulatory Operations – North Florida based in Pensacola. This is a pivotal opportunity to join a nationally recognized pediatric health system with a long, stable financial foundation and the backing of the Nemours Foundation.
At Nemours Children’s, we are investing in our talent and our mission to create the healthiest generation of children. Guided by our philosophy of Whole Child Health — embracing seven dimensions of wellness from physical to social to financial — we are also building the healthiest workforce, because the well-being of our associates is the foundation for everything we do.
Position Overview Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, North Florida, the AVP provides executive leadership for Nemours Children’s ambulatory practices, overseeing performance, operations, and strategic growth across multiple North Florida sites. This includes responsibility for budget development, resource management, and facilities oversight, as well as advancing access, safety, and patient experience.
You will collaborate closely with the Executive Team, Finance, Clinical Affairs, Nursing, Hospital Partners, and Enterprise Services to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. The AVP will also play a key role in strategic planning and program development, translating systemwide goals into measurable, sustainable results.
Key Responsibilities
Fiscal and Strategic Leadership
Develop, manage, and monitor operating and capital budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and alignment with system priorities.
Lead contract management, cost-containment strategies, and performance reporting to maximize value for patients and families.
Partner with Finance, Revenue Cycle, and clinical teams to optimize pricing, collection, and fiscal accountability.
Facilities and Operational Oversight
Oversee multimillion-dollar consulting and managed-services contracts in facilities, engineering, and safety.
Direct master facility planning and space utilization to support growth and operational efficiency.
Partner with enterprise leadership to drive efficiencies in contracting and capital improvement planning.
Patient Access and Quality
Ensure timely, equitable access to care and continuously improve service effectiveness, safety, and satisfaction.
Use data-driven dashboards and KPIs to monitor and enhance operational performance.
People and Culture
Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, accountability, and collaboration.
Champion Nemours Children’s values and model perseverance, energy, and innovation.
Partner with HR and senior leaders on compensation, workforce planning, and associate engagement.
Candidate Profile The ideal candidate brings vision, business acumen, and a collaborative mindset — someone who thrives in complexity and sees challenges as opportunities to build, teach, and lead.
Key Competencies
Progressive management experience in large, multisite healthcare operations
Strong business partner skills and ability to implement systemwide initiatives
Expertise in financial and strategic planning within a complex organization
Demonstrated leadership in quality improvement and organizational performance
Ability to make sound, independent decisions and represent the Vice President effectively
Proven success in staff supervision, talent development, and operational innovation
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field with at least five years of progressive experience
In lieu of a master’s degree, 10 years of senior healthcare administration experience
Experience in physician practice administration and/or pediatrics preferred
Travel required across North Florida locations
Why join us?
Competitive compensation in the top quartile of the market
Annual incentive program recognizing quality and leadership performance
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, fertility coverage, and parental leave
403(b) with employer match and 457 plan
Relocation and mortgage assistance
Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Not-for-profit organization with no Florida state income tax
About Nemours Children’s Health: Nemours is an internationally recognized children’s health system with a broad network across multiple states, focused on Whole Child Health and inclusive care.
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Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and mission-driven leader to serve as AVP, Ambulatory Operations – North Florida based in Pensacola. This is a pivotal opportunity to join a nationally recognized pediatric health system with a long, stable financial foundation and the backing of the Nemours Foundation.
At Nemours Children’s, we are investing in our talent and our mission to create the healthiest generation of children. Guided by our philosophy of Whole Child Health — embracing seven dimensions of wellness from physical to social to financial — we are also building the healthiest workforce, because the well-being of our associates is the foundation for everything we do.
Position Overview Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, North Florida, the AVP provides executive leadership for Nemours Children’s ambulatory practices, overseeing performance, operations, and strategic growth across multiple North Florida sites. This includes responsibility for budget development, resource management, and facilities oversight, as well as advancing access, safety, and patient experience.
You will collaborate closely with the Executive Team, Finance, Clinical Affairs, Nursing, Hospital Partners, and Enterprise Services to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. The AVP will also play a key role in strategic planning and program development, translating systemwide goals into measurable, sustainable results.
Key Responsibilities
Fiscal and Strategic Leadership
Develop, manage, and monitor operating and capital budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and alignment with system priorities.
Lead contract management, cost-containment strategies, and performance reporting to maximize value for patients and families.
Partner with Finance, Revenue Cycle, and clinical teams to optimize pricing, collection, and fiscal accountability.
Facilities and Operational Oversight
Oversee multimillion-dollar consulting and managed-services contracts in facilities, engineering, and safety.
Direct master facility planning and space utilization to support growth and operational efficiency.
Partner with enterprise leadership to drive efficiencies in contracting and capital improvement planning.
Patient Access and Quality
Ensure timely, equitable access to care and continuously improve service effectiveness, safety, and satisfaction.
Use data-driven dashboards and KPIs to monitor and enhance operational performance.
People and Culture
Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, accountability, and collaboration.
Champion Nemours Children’s values and model perseverance, energy, and innovation.
Partner with HR and senior leaders on compensation, workforce planning, and associate engagement.
Candidate Profile The ideal candidate brings vision, business acumen, and a collaborative mindset — someone who thrives in complexity and sees challenges as opportunities to build, teach, and lead.
Key Competencies
Progressive management experience in large, multisite healthcare operations
Strong business partner skills and ability to implement systemwide initiatives
Expertise in financial and strategic planning within a complex organization
Demonstrated leadership in quality improvement and organizational performance
Ability to make sound, independent decisions and represent the Vice President effectively
Proven success in staff supervision, talent development, and operational innovation
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field with at least five years of progressive experience
In lieu of a master’s degree, 10 years of senior healthcare administration experience
Experience in physician practice administration and/or pediatrics preferred
Travel required across North Florida locations
Why join us?
Competitive compensation in the top quartile of the market
Annual incentive program recognizing quality and leadership performance
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, fertility coverage, and parental leave
403(b) with employer match and 457 plan
Relocation and mortgage assistance
Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Not-for-profit organization with no Florida state income tax
About Nemours Children’s Health: Nemours is an internationally recognized children’s health system with a broad network across multiple states, focused on Whole Child Health and inclusive care.
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