Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) - West Palm Beach, FL (Full Time, Direct Hire)
About The Position
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) to support executive nursing leadership within a high-acuity healthcare environment. This role partners closely with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to drive strategic initiatives, oversee clinical operations, and ensure the delivery of exceptional, patient-centered care. The ACNO plays a critical leadership role across multiple patient care areas, focusing on quality outcomes, operational excellence, staff engagement, and continuous improvement. This position offers strong visibility and a clear pathway for future advancement into senior executive nursing leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Required
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) License (or Compact License, as applicable)
- Minimum 5+ years of nursing leadership/supervisory experience
- Minimum 5+ years of Behavioral Health leadership experience in an acute care or patient care setting
Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of nursing policies aligned with regulatory and professional standards
- Conduct leadership rounding to enhance communication with patients, families, and care teams
- Lead and support initiatives to improve clinical quality, safety, and patient outcomes
- Ensure timely resolution of patient concerns, complaints, and incident reports
- Identify operational gaps and implement sustainable improvement strategies
- Promote a culture centered on patient satisfaction and compassionate care
- Lead service recovery efforts and drive patient engagement initiatives
- Support retention strategies by fostering a positive and professional practice environment
- Encourage evidence-based practice and participation in clinical research
- Demonstrate ethical leadership and professionalism
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and shared governance
- Support staff development through mentorship, education, and training programs
- Collaborate with clinical educators to ensure effective onboarding and competency development
- Build strong interdisciplinary partnerships across departments
- Engage with physicians and care teams to enhance clinical outcomes
- Participate in academic partnerships and student preceptorship programs as needed
- Assist in the development and oversight of nursing budgets
- Optimize staffing models to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care delivery
- Identify cost-containment opportunities while maintaining care standards
- Monitor financial performance and resource utilization
Benefits
- Most competitive pay for every position we cater
- Salary will be discussed upfront
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
