Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer – Registered Nurse (RN)

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)

LOCATION: Ladson, SC

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Summary:

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) assists the CNO in executive-level management of resources, strategic planning and development of policies and procedures which ensure congruence with the mission and vision of the organization.

The ACNO has operational and functional responsibility for a group of patient care areas and/or special projects or initiatives. The ACNO will develop communication, knowledge, leadership, professionalism, and business skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the CNO in developing and managing the nursing services budget and ensuring a sufficient qualified staff to assess patient needs.
• Ensures that continuous performance improvement initiatives are designed to measure and improve the quality of care delivered and are consistent with the organization's priorities.
• Works collaboratively with other patient care and support departments, fostering a climate of open communication and mutual problem-solving activities. 
• Assists in managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs.
• Assumes primary responsibility for projects or task groups as assigned, keeping colleagues informed of the progress toward the desired outcome.
• Actively participates with others in planning activities associated with the design or implementation of renovation or new construction of patient care areas.
• Assists in planning new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue.
• Represents the nursing services at meetings as deemed necessary; participates with department leaders in designing and providing patient care and services.
• Fosters independence and autonomy in all staff members in areas of responsibility. 
• Assumes responsibility for continuing education and developmental needs.
• Participates in professional organizations and community healthcare-related organizations.
• Assumes the role of preceptor/instructor for undergraduate or graduate nursing students upon request.
• In collaboration with the CNO, formulate policies and procedures consistent with recognized standards of professional practice, reflect the intent of regulatory standards, and maintain authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing services.
• Assists in providing leadership to nurse employees that will engage their support, create ownership of goals, and have them actively participate in decisions that impact their practice.
• Fosters a culture conducive to evidence-based practice and clinical research.
• Ensures follow-up to patient complaints and occurrence reports is thorough and timely. 
• Identifies system problems that may contribute to errors and monitors corrective actions to ensure effective resolution.
• Collaborates with nursing educators to ensure that identified learning needs of the nursing staff are promptly addressed and that orientees receive the proper preparation to become independent practitioners.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with physician colleagues and other healthcare providers in assigned areas to set regional goals or develop action plans for patient care or system improvements.
• Promoting consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of increased patient satisfaction.
• Practicing and adhering to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”.
• Performing other duties as needed.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Active RN license without restrictions within the State of practice.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Master's degree in nursing or an appropriate postgraduate health science degree is required, or proof of enrollment to an advanced degree completion is required.
• 5+ years of experience in management and supervisory nursing role; most recent 3 of the last 5 years of leadership must have been in a direct leadership role in a hospital setting or direct patient care environment required.
• Membership in American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) preferred.
• Verbal, interpersonal, and quantitative skills required.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication abilities as well as excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities required.

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