Associate Chief Nursing Officer

Ghr Healthcare • Holyoke, MA

121d • $165,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) is a key leadership role within a Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health system, responsible for leading the inpatient psychiatric nursing team across adult and adolescent units. This position is designed for a solutions-oriented nursing executive who is hands-on, builds strong relationships with staff and providers, and influences change through credibility and data. The ACNO will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring safe staffing, quality care delivery, and regulatory readiness while driving continuous performance improvement aligned with Joint Commission, DMH, and Massachusetts regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Active RN license in any state with ability to obtain Massachusetts licensure.
• 3-5+ years at the Director level or above, preferably within an inpatient hospital setting.
• Minimum 3 years of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading leaders, improving quality outcomes, and advancing regulatory readiness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day inpatient psychiatric nursing operations across adult and adolescent units.
• Ensure safe staffing, quality care delivery, and regulatory readiness.
• Lead and mentor two Directors of Nursing (DONs) and their teams.
• Drive continuous performance improvement aligned with regulatory standards.
• Champion shared governance and recognition within the nursing teams.
• Build effective partnerships with psychiatry, social work, recovery specialists, and operations.
• Ensure robust orientation, competency validation, and continuing education for nursing staff.
• Lead assigned initiatives and keep stakeholders informed on milestones, risks, and outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per semester.
• Relocation Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree