Assistant Chief Nursing Officer / ACNO

UHS•Amarillo, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (“ACNO”) is responsible for demonstrating appropriate leadership skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating risk activities in relation to the UHS and Northwest Texas Healthcare System mission, vision, strategic goals, and values. This position supports the development and maintenance of high-quality nursing operations and contributes to the effective delivery of patient care in accordance with applicable regulatory and accreditation expectations, including The Joint Commission leadership standards. In this role, the ACNO serves as a key nursing leader within the organization and provides direction that helps promote accountability, consistency, and operational excellence across nursing services. The ACNO is the executive champion for quality initiatives and performance. The position requires a strong understanding of clinical operations, organizational priorities, and performance improvement principles. The ACNO is expected to work collaboratively with nursing leadership, department leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to advance patient care goals, support staff engagement, and ensure that nursing practices align with the organization’s standards and strategic objectives. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field required
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Director-level or higher healthcare positions
Current Texas RN licensure
Exceptional ability to support nursing leadership functions in a complex healthcare environment.
Proven ability to plan, organize, and coordinate initiatives that align with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
Advanced interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proven ability to build collaborative relationships.
Proven capacity to lead through influence and credibility.
Ability to analyze operational challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to solutions that enhance patient care and organizational performance.
Exceptional ability to analyze and execute on large amounts of complex data.
Advanced familiarity and understanding of performance improvement principles, leadership expectations, and risk-related activities within a hospital setting.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to evolving needs, and maintain professionalism under pressure.

Responsibilities

Demonstrating appropriate leadership skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating risk activities in relation to the UHS and Northwest Texas Healthcare System mission, vision, strategic goals, and values.
Supporting the development and maintenance of high-quality nursing operations.
Contributing to the effective delivery of patient care in accordance with applicable regulatory and accreditation expectations, including The Joint Commission leadership standards.
Serving as a key nursing leader within the organization and providing direction that helps promote accountability, consistency, and operational excellence across nursing services.
Acting as the executive champion for quality initiatives and performance.
Working collaboratively with nursing leadership, department leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to advance patient care goals, support staff engagement, and ensure that nursing practices align with the organization’s standards and strategic objectives.