ASSISTANT CNO

UHS•Torrance, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer develops department goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures, and organizes the department in accordance with administrative guidelines. The ACNO functions in an advisory capacity to administration in evaluating proposed procedural changes as they relate to patient care. This position directs the implementation and ensures compliance with the Standard of Nursing Practice and regulatory compliance that promotes optimum health care delivery.

Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse license in the state of CA.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program required
  • Three or more years of progressive nursing management experience required
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of behavioral health nursing clinical practices and management.
  • Extensive knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices.
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric setting preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develops department goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
  • Organizes the department in accordance with administrative guidelines.
  • Functions in an advisory capacity to administration in evaluating proposed procedural changes as they relate to patient care.
  • Directs the implementation and ensures compliance with the Standard of Nursing Practice and regulatory compliance that promotes optimum health care delivery.

Benefits

  • Annual incentive plan
  • Relocation Support
  • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
  • Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
  • Diverse programming to expand your experience
  • HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
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