Full Time

Shift:  Day

Working Hours:

Summary:
The Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) has overall responsibility for working under the direction of the System Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) and is responsible for planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of nursing care delivery, professional development, and evidence-based practices and nursing research for clinical programs/divisions for the provision of safe, high quality, clinical care for the patients of Baptist Health.

The ACNO reports to the System Chief Nursing Executive and acts on behalf of the CNE in her/his absence as assigned. The ACNO participates with the Chief Nursing Executive in strategic planning, goal setting, program development and establishment of outcomes and methods of measurement. This individual works within the strategic vision of the CNE and works to ensure the effective coordination of human, fiscal and material resources across all aspects of nursing care delivery.

The ACNO will work closely with the other members of the nursing and senior management team, to assist in directing the administration and advancement of patient care service. This is achieved through analyzing and utilizing data, emerging trends, issues, technology, and an understanding of the organization's vision, mission, and goals to direct the strategic planning, organization, leadership, service delivery, performance improvement, and evaluation of nursing standards of performance.

Other information:
• For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation

• Minimum Required: Master's Degree in Nursing or other master level healthcare related degree

• Required: Two years of senior nurse leadership (ACNO or CNO) experience with demonstrated outcomes preferred

• Five years of nursing management and three years of hospital management experience in an acute setting with demonstrated outcomes

• Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position

• Minimum Required: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or Compact State Licensure in Nursing required

This job will be authorized 80.00 hours bi-weekly.

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