Assistant Chief Nursing Officer

HCA Healthcare • Savannah, GA

107d

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) promotes high quality, patient-centered care by assisting the CNO in executive-level management of resources, strategic planning, and development. The ACNO has operational and functional responsibility for a group of patient care areas and/or special projects or initiatives. The ACNO will develop communication, knowledge, leadership, professionalism, and business skills necessary to advance to a CNO.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing * Required
• Masters Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field OR current enrollment in Masters program or equivalent Required
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory nursing role Required
• 5+ years of experience in direct leadership in a hospital or patient care environment Required
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.

Responsibilities

• Assists CNO in formulating policies/procedures which are consistent with recognized standards of professional practice and which reflect the intent of regulatory standards to maintain authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing services.
• Performs regular rounds on patients, families, employees, and physicians to enhance communication, ensure alignment, oversee operations, and foster an exceptional experience.
• Ensures continuous performance improvement initiatives are designed to measure and improve the quality of care delivered and are consistent with organization priorities.
• Ensures follow-up to patient complaints and occurrence reports is thorough and timely.
• Identifies system problems that may contribute to errors and monitors corrective actions to ensure effective resolution.
• Assumes accountability for promoting consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
• Maintains a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
• Supports the development and implementation of strategies to elevate the patient experience.
• Participates in creating a professional practice environment that encourages recruitment and retention of staff in the nursing department.
• Fosters a culture conducive to evidence-based practice and clinical research.
• Serves as a role model for professional and ethical conduct and accountability.
• Fosters independence and autonomy in all staff members in areas of responsibility.
• Promotes activities which encourage independent thinking/problem-solving behaviors.
• Assists in providing leadership to nurse employees that will increase engagement, create ownership of goals, and encourage active participation in decisions impacting nurse practice.
• Assumes responsibility for continuing education and developmental needs for staff.
• Collaborates with nursing educators to ensure that learning needs of the nursing staff are promptly identified and addressed.
• Works collaboratively with other patient care and support departments, fostering a climate of open communication and mutual problem-solving activities.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with physician colleagues and other healthcare providers in assigned areas.
• Represents the nursing services at meetings as deemed necessary; participates with department leaders in designing and providing patient care and services.
• Participates in professional organizations and community healthcare-related organizations.
• Assists in planning new services that generate additional sources of profitable revenue.
• Actively participates with others in planning activities associated with design or implementation of renovation or new construction of patient care areas.
• Assists the CNO in developing and managing the nursing services budget and determining a sufficient number of qualified staff to ensure high quality, patient-centered care.
• Assists in managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and taking action to eliminate non-value costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree