Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Children's Enterprise

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is conducting a national search for an Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) for the Children’s Enterprise at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. Reporting to the entity Chief Nursing Officer, the ACNO advances strategic priorities for clinical nursing services at the entity level and supports clinical programming across the enterprise. As a member of the entity executive team, the ACNO leads nursing clinical practice, operations, and strategic infrastructure and is responsible for clinical practice, clinical operations, and compliance for nursing units and ambulatory nursing clinics.

The role provides nursing leadership across inpatient and ambulatory settings and supports standardization and excellence in care delivery across Vanderbilt Health affiliate programs and regional member hospitals. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital is a 378-bed hospital with a level IV NICU of more than 100 beds, a 48-room Emergency Department, three surgical locations, 21 operating rooms, and more than 400,000 clinic visits annually. The Children’s Enterprise serves communities beyond Nashville through a growing ambulatory network.

The ACNO promotes high-quality, cost-effective, evidence-based care; develops nursing leaders and teams; supports workforce durability and planning; and collaborates with health system, affiliate, physician, and advanced practice leaders to develop and implement strategic programs. The position requires a commitment to nursing excellence, strong leadership, and strategic vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing and/or related fields are required.
• Eligible for registered nurse licensure in Tennessee.
• At least 10 years of administrative experience with increasing scope of responsibility in an academic health care setting.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate preferred.
• Nurse Executive Certification (NEA-BC) or Certification in Executive Nurse Practice (CENP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead nursing clinical practice in inpatient and ambulatory environments and provide operational oversight of nursing care delivery units.
• Align nursing and organizational strategic plans across large, complex care delivery systems.
• Oversee the health of nursing practice at Vanderbilt Health affiliate programs and member hospitals, promoting standardized practice across the enterprise.
• Lead performance improvement and risk-management activities in clinical programs.
• Ensure high-quality, cost-effective care through competency, evidence-based clinical practice, and research.
• Lead multidisciplinary nursing teams and partner with physicians and advanced practice providers to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Work with regulatory agencies and lead clinical environments that comply with regulatory and policy standards.
• Build relationships with affiliate Chief Nursing Officers to advance nursing care delivery across affiliate programs and member hospitals.
• Cultivate nursing excellence and support professional development and leadership growth.
• Promote team education and professional development in partnership with the Office of Nursing Education and Professional Development.
• Develop supportive care environments and promote workforce health, stability, and planning in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate and communicate with health system partners, Vanderbilt Health affiliate programs, and Regional Member Hospital Entities.
• Collaborate with advanced practice and physician leaders to develop and implement strategic programs.
• Ensure quality and the highest standards of care across the entity.

Benefits

• Affordable high-quality health plan options.
• Dental and/or vision plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (flex PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• An inpatient nursing supplemental pay program is available; ask about current details.
• Benefits may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive