Assistant Chief Nursing Officer- (Acno)

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join Vaughan Regional Medical Center as an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer.

Unlock your leadership potential with Vaughan Regional Medical Center.

As a LEADER on our team, you will have the chance to:

• Make a real difference in the lives of our patients through the delivery of exceptional, personalized care.

• Be part of a collaborative, professional environment where your opinions and expertise are valued.

• Enjoy a flexible schedule that respects your work-life balance.

• Receive competitive compensation that recognizes your skills and experience, with the added benefit of our updated pay rates.

At Vaughan Regional Medical Center, we offer a robust benefits package that will give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve…

• multiple offers to choose from, which includes PPO to include HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life, Short-term, Long-term, PTO, 401K, Perkspot (discount program), Purchasing power, Voluntary Benefit (legal, critical illness, Accident Insurance, Permanent Life insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Auto Home Ins., Identity theft, and Pet insurance

• UNLIMITED PTO!

• "Red Carpet" Relocation package

• Quantum Health

• Multi-facetted wellness program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Telemedicine program

• Education Assistance

• Career Development

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

• Clinical Ladder Program

• Scholarship Of Hope

• Tuition Advancement Payback Plan

About the Opportunity

The role of 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.

What you will do in this role:

• You will, in collaboration with the CNO, formulate policies and procedures consistent with recognized standards of professional practice and reflecting the intent of regulatory standards and maintain authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing services

• You will ensure that continuous performance improvement initiatives are designed to measure and improve the quality of care delivered and are consistent with the organization priorities

• You will work collaboratively with other patient care and support departments, fostering a climate of open communication and mutual problem-solving activities. Initiates and participates in joint performance improvement activities.

• You will assist in managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs

• You will assume primary responsibility for projects or task groups as assigned, keeping colleagues informed of the progress toward desired outcome

• You will actively participate with others in planning activities associated with design or implementation of renovation or new construction of patient care areas

• You will collaborate with nursing educators to ensure that identified learning needs of the nursing staff are promptly addressed and that orienteers receive the proper preparation to become independent practitioners

• You will develop and maintain close working relationships with physician colleagues and other healthcare providers in assigned areas. Collaborates with these individuals to set goals for the areas or develops action plans for patient care or system improvements.

• You will perform other duties as assigned

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required

• Master's degree in nursing or another appropriate postgraduate health science degree 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 or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Alabama without restrictions required