Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) Manchester, NH (Full Time, Direct Hire)

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)

Location: Manchester NH 03102
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Schedule: Day Shift No Weekends

Compensation & Incentives

• Salary: $155000 $165000 annually

• Bonus: Eligible for up to 17.5% performance-based incentive

Position Overview

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) provides executive-level leadership support to the Chief Nursing Officer contributing to strategic planning operational excellence and clinical oversight across assigned patient care areas. This role is instrumental in advancing high-quality patient-centered care while developing the leadership operational and strategic competencies required for progression to a Chief Nursing Officer role.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required

• Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN) Required

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory nursing experience Required

• Minimum 5 years of direct leadership experience in an acute care hospital Required

• Inpatient / Medical-Surgical Director-level experience required

• Demonstrated job stability; interim or frequent short-term roles will not be considered

Licensure & Credentials

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice and/or valid compact license

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Safety

• Support the CNO in the development and implementation of nursing policies procedures and standards aligned with regulatory and professional requirements

• Conduct leadership rounds with patients families physicians and staff to ensure quality safety and operational alignment

• Lead and support performance improvement initiatives focused on clinical outcomes patient safety and organizational priorities

• Ensure timely investigation and resolution of patient complaints and occurrence reports

• Identify system-level risks and oversee corrective and preventive action plans

Service Excellence

• Promote a patient-first culture and support service recovery initiatives

• Drive strategies to enhance the overall patient experience

• Foster a professional nursing practice environment that supports staff engagement recruitment and retention

• Serve as a role model for ethical leadership professionalism and accountability

People & Leadership

• Empower nursing leaders and staff through engagement autonomy and professional development

• Promote shared governance and participation in clinical decision-making

• Support continuing education staff development and nursing education programs

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary leaders to achieve shared performance and quality goals

• Build and sustain strong relationships with physician partners and clinical stakeholders

Growth & Strategic Initiatives

• Support planning and implementation of new services aligned with organizational growth and revenue goals

• Participate in facility expansion renovation and construction initiatives

• Lead or support strategic projects committees and task forces to achieve defined outcomes

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