Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) - Las Cruces, NM

Community Health Systems•Las Cruces, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MountainView Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider. We are a 168-bed facility, accredited by The Joint Commission, that provides a broad range of healthcare services, including inpatient and outpatient care; diagnostic imaging; and emergency, medical, and surgical care. From spine surgery, minimally invasive procedures, robotic surgery, and open-heart surgery to access to preventive and primary care through an integrated delivery system, we strive to offer quality medical care to friends and neighbors in Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, and throughout Southern New Mexico. As an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, accredited Bariatric Surgery Center, and certified Primary Stroke Center, we are committed to offering nationally recognized care. We believe in the power of people to create an exceptional healthcare experience. With more than 1,200 employees and 150 physicians on staff representing 50 medical specialties, we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. As part of the CNO Development Program, this position will require relocation outside of Las Cruces, NM within an acceptable timeframe for promotion / transfer.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or Eight (8) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
4-6 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred
5-7 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the CNO in providing strategic and operational leadership to nursing services, ensuring quality patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction.
Supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing standards, policies, and procedures to align with evidence-based practice and regulatory requirements.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary leadership to align nursing goals with hospital objectives and organizational strategy.
Supports preparation for accreditation surveys and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory requirements.
Creates and supports initiatives that foster a positive work environment and encourage recruitment and retention of high-performing nursing professionals.
Represents nursing services in committees, community events, medical staff meetings, and board of director meetings as requested.
Maintains visibility in clinical areas to monitor quality of care, support staff, and engage with patients and families.
Develops leadership, operational, and clinical acumen necessary to advance to a Chief Nursing Officer position within the network.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources.
Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.
Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.
Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
May work in a staff role, when required.
Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.