Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) (55005)

EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION•El Paso, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Chief Nursing Officer in providing oversight, guidance, and leadership to all departments. Administers, analyzes, and appraises the care given to patients. Advises hospital management on the status of patient care, budgetary projections, and quality improvement processes. Anticipates and estimates the department's future needs to improve the quality of patient care. Provides leadership, managerial support, and direction to achieve strategic goals and deliver excellent patient care.

Requirements

Three years of supervisory or management experience required.
Five years of direct patient care experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital/healthcare setting required.
Current license from the Texas Board of Nursing required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Master’s degree in Nurse Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Proven understanding and application of strategies of nursing management.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to promote teamwork, cooperation, and commitment to mutual goals.
Proven ability to negotiate and mediate, bringing together diverse perspectives with beneficial outcomes.
Advanced knowledge of factors affecting the delivery of patient care services and the ability to lead the development and implementation of organizational changes to address strategic initiatives and opportunities to improve patient care and nursing practice.
Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning abilities.
Proven leadership ability, with demonstrated success in engendering trust, confidence, and commitment of medical staff.
Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out projects or change initiatives of significant magnitude.