Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) - Manchester, NH (Full Time, Direct Hire)

NavitasPartners • Manchester, NH

11d • $155,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) provides executive-level leadership support to the Chief Nursing Officer, contributing to strategic planning, operational excellence, and clinical oversight across assigned patient care areas. This role is instrumental in advancing high-quality, patient-centered care while developing the leadership, operational, and strategic competencies required for progression to a Chief Nursing Officer role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) – Required
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) – Required
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory nursing experience – Required
• Minimum 5 years of direct leadership experience in an acute care hospital – Required
• Inpatient / Medical-Surgical Director-level experience required
• Demonstrated job stability; interim or frequent short-term roles will not be considered
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice and/or valid compact license

Responsibilities

• Support the CNO in the development and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and standards aligned with regulatory and professional requirements
• Conduct leadership rounds with patients, families, physicians, and staff to ensure quality, safety, and operational alignment
• Lead and support performance improvement initiatives focused on clinical outcomes, patient safety, and organizational priorities
• Ensure timely investigation and resolution of patient complaints and occurrence reports
• Identify system-level risks and oversee corrective and preventive action plans
• Promote a patient-first culture and support service recovery initiatives
• Drive strategies to enhance the overall patient experience
• Foster a professional nursing practice environment that supports staff engagement, recruitment, and retention
• Serve as a role model for ethical leadership, professionalism, and accountability
• Empower nursing leaders and staff through engagement, autonomy, and professional development
• Promote shared governance and participation in clinical decision-making
• Support continuing education, staff development, and nursing education programs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary leaders to achieve shared performance and quality goals
• Build and sustain strong relationships with physician partners and clinical stakeholders
• Support planning and implementation of new services aligned with organizational growth and revenue goals
• Participate in facility expansion, renovation, and construction initiatives
• Lead or support strategic projects, committees, and task forces to achieve defined outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive