Assistant Chief Nursing Officer [Full Time Role] ACNO 0130 NS#01

Job Title: Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)

Location: Manchester NH
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Shift: Days No Weekends

Compensation & Incentives

• Salary: Up to $165000 annually

• Bonus: 17.5% annual bonus eligible

• Relocation Assistance: Available on a case-by-case basis

Job Summary

A large acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center in Manchester NH is seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) to support executive nursing leadership. This role works in close partnership with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to advance high-quality patient-centered care through strategic planning operational oversight and leadership development.

The ACNO provides operational and functional leadership for assigned patient care areas special projects and organizational initiatives while developing the competencies required to progress into a Chief Nursing Officer role.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Safety

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

• Conduct leadership rounds with patients families physicians and staff to promote communication and operational alignment

• Lead and support performance improvement initiatives focused on quality outcomes and patient safety

• Ensure timely follow-up on patient complaints occurrence reports and corrective action plans

Service Excellence

• Promote a consistent patient-centered approach to care delivery

• Support service recovery initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction

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

• Encourage evidence-based practice and participation in clinical research

People & Leadership

• Provide leadership that promotes autonomy accountability and critical thinking among nursing staff

• Support shared governance staff engagement and ownership of departmental goals

• Oversee staff education professional development and continuing education initiatives

• Collaborate with nursing education teams to ensure effective onboarding and competency development

• Maintain strong interdisciplinary relationships with physicians and clinical leaders

Growth & Strategy

• Assist with planning and implementation of new services that support organizational growth

• Participate in renovation expansion and construction projects impacting patient care areas

• Lead assigned projects or task forces to achieve defined outcomes

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required

• Masters Degree in Nursing Required

• 5 years of supervisory nursing experience Required

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

• Inpatient Medical-Surgical Director-level experience Required

• Demonstrated job stability required (no interim candidates or frequent job changes)

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or a valid compact license in accordance with state regulations

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Paid family leave

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.