About The Position

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) directs nursing service activities for the assigned hospital and helps ensure the safety of the nursing unit or units. The role makes recommendations about staff-to-patient ratios, maintains a system for determining and providing adequate staffing for appropriate nursing care, serves as a liaison between staff and administration, promotes staff productivity, and develops and implements nursing-service policies and procedures consistent with PAM Health policies and procedures and accreditation standards. PAM Health describes its work as patient-centric and focused on high-quality care, customer service, and supporting recovery through education and research. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth through the Education Advancement Program.

Requirements

  • RN licensure in good standing in the state where the hospital resides.
  • A minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • Current ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Three years of experience in nursing management preferred.
  • Certification in a specified field preferred, such as CNE, CRRN, CCRN, or PCCN.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safety of the nursing unit(s) and hospital.
  • Direct nursing service activities for the assigned hospital.
  • Make recommendations for staff-to-patient ratios.
  • Maintain a system to determine and provide adequate staff for appropriate nursing care.
  • Serve as a liaison between staff and administration.
  • Promote staff productivity.
  • Develop and implement nursing-service policies and procedures in compliance with PAM Health policies and procedures and accreditation standards.

Benefits

  • Medical benefits, including EPO, HDHP, and HSA options and prescription coverage.
  • Prescription services including RX ‘n go and Teladoc.
  • Dental and vision coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program with counseling, legal, and financial services.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Education and in-service opportunities, including continuing education and tuition services.
  • Supplemental accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options.
  • Personal travel discounts.
  • 401(k) plans with discretionary employer match.
  • Generous paid benefit time.
  • Education Advancement Program and opportunities for professional growth.
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