Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) - Valparaiso, IN

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Full-time • Mid Level
Valparaiso, IN
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Northwest Health - Porter includes two hospital campuses as well as outpatient facilities serving Northwest Indiana. We endeavor to provide you and your family with appropriate and safe care in a friendly, welcoming environment. As a healthcare provider committed to quality and compassionate care, Northwest Health - Porter emphasizes patient experience, quality outcomes, and respect for the dignity and comfort of patients and their visiting family members. As part of the CNO Development Program, this position will require relocation outside of Valparaiso, IN within an acceptable timeframe for promotion / transfer.

  • Assists the Chief Nursing Officer in providing leadership to nurse employees that will enroll their support, create ownership of goals, and have them actively participate in decisions that improve hospital safety, patient satisfaction, quality of care, financial and employee retention metrics.
  • Assists the CNO in establishing standards for nursing practices and maintain authority, accountability and responsibility for nursing services.
  • Develops organizational patient care programs, policies and procedures that describe how nursing care is assessed, delivered and evaluated.
  • Assists the CNO in developing and managing the nursing services budget and ensuring sufficient number of qualified staff to assess patient needs.
  • Assists the CNO in managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs.
  • Assist the CNO in maintaining necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations.
  • Analyzes clinical areas in planning, promoting and conducting organization-wide performance improvement activities.
  • Assists in planning new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue.
  • Partners with physicians who use or will use the hospital.
  • Creates an environment that will encourage recruiting and retention of clinical employees.
  • Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, medical or employment of patients, families and employees.
  • Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices.
  • Must report safety hazards and initiate appropriate action.
  • May represent nursing services in designing and providing patient care and services.
  • Represents the hospital at medical staff meetings, hospital board of director meetings, community meetings and patient visits as well as requested.
  • Develops business acumen, leadership, hospital operations and clinical knowledge necessary to advance to the CNO level.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required.
  • Master's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration or similar field required or must possess both an Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution AND a Master’s degree in Nursing required.
  • 5-7 years of nursing experience, with at least 3-5 years in a director-level role required.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
  • Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
  • Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.
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