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 helps accomplish strategic priorities for clinical nursing services and supports the advancement of clinical programming across the enterprise. The role develops and leads clinical nursing practice, operational functions, and strategic infrastructure through coordinated leadership.

As a member of the entity executive team, the ACNO is responsible for clinical practice, clinical operations, and compliance for nursing units and ambulatory nursing clinics. The position calls for strong leadership, strategic vision, and a commitment to nursing excellence. 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 annual clinic visits. The Children’s Enterprise network serves communities beyond Nashville through a growing ambulatory network in Middle Tennessee and expanding areas.

The ACNO works with health system and affiliate leaders, physicians, and advanced practice providers to advance nursing care, strategic programs, quality, and standards across the entity and enterprise. The position also fosters professional development, leadership growth, workforce stability, and effective workforce planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing and/or related fields are required.
• Must be eligible for RN licensure in Tennessee; Registered Nurse licensure is listed as a state requirement.
• 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 settings and provide operational oversight of nursing care delivery units.
• Align the nursing strategic plan with the organizational strategic plan across large and complex care delivery systems.
• Oversee the health of nursing practice at Vanderbilt Health affiliate programs and member hospitals, ensuring standardization of nursing 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 clinical teams in nursing and partner with physicians and advanced practice providers to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Interface with regulatory agencies and lead clinical environments that comply with regulatory and policy standards.
• Build relationships with Vanderbilt Health affiliate CNOs to advance excellence in nursing care delivery at affiliate programs and member hospitals.
• Cultivate a culture of nursing excellence that supports ongoing professional development and leadership growth.
• Promote team education and professional development in partnership with the Office of Nursing Education and Professional Development.
• Build supportive care environments that promote workforce durability and health, workforce stability, and robust workforce planning.
• Collaborate and communicate with health system partners, Vanderbilt Health affiliate programs, and Regional Member Hospital Entities.
• Collaborate and communicate with advanced practice and physician leaders to develop and implement strategic programs.
• Be accountable for 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, subject to maximums.
• Adoption assistance, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program is mentioned; ask about current availability.
• The role may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

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