About The Position

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) directs nursing service activities at the assigned hospital and helps ensure the safety of nursing units. The role recommends appropriate staff-to-patient ratios, maintains a system for ensuring adequate staffing and appropriate nursing care, serves as a liaison between staff and administration, and promotes staff productivity. The ACNO develops and implements nursing-service policies and procedures in compliance with PAM Health policies and procedures and accreditation standards. PAM Health provides specialty healthcare services across more than 80 locations, wound clinics, and outpatient physical therapy locations in 17 states. Its mission is to provide compassionate, expert care and support recovery through education and research. The organization describes a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth through its Education Advancement Program.

Requirements

  • Current RN licensure in good standing in the state where the hospital is located.
  • At least five years of clinical nursing experience.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • Current ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • At least three years of experience in nursing management.
  • Certification in a specified field, 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 staffing 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 system policies and procedures and accreditation standards.

Benefits

  • Medical plan options (EPO, HDHP, and HSA), including prescription coverage, 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) plan with discretionary employer match.
  • Generous paid benefit time.
  • Education Advancement Program and professional growth opportunities.
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