Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) – Behavioral Health

Job Title: Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) Behavioral Health
Location: West Palm Beach FL
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Schedule: Days No Weekends
Salary Range: $130000 $155000 Annually

Position Overview

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) Behavioral Health will partner closely with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing services within the Behavioral Health division. This leadership role is responsible for driving clinical excellence patient safety employee engagement regulatory compliance and operational performance across inpatient behavioral health services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nursing leader seeking advancement into senior executive healthcare leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Support the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures aligned with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across Behavioral Health services
• Monitor incident trends patient complaints and risk management activities to ensure timely resolution
• Identify operational gaps and implement corrective action plans to improve outcomes

Service Excellence

• Foster a culture focused on patient-centered care and exceptional service delivery
• Lead patient satisfaction and service recovery initiatives
• Support recruitment retention and staff engagement efforts within nursing teams
• Promote a positive and collaborative clinical environment

Leadership & Staff Development

• Provide leadership mentorship and accountability for nursing leadership teams
• Support ongoing staff education onboarding competency validation and professional development
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary departments to strengthen patient care delivery
• Assist in succession planning and leadership development initiatives

Operations & Financial Management

• Assist with nursing operations staffing strategies and budget management
• Support organizational initiatives focused on operational efficiency and cost management
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required
• Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN) Required

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of nursing leadership/supervisory experience
• Minimum 5 years of inpatient Behavioral Health leadership experience required
• Must currently hold a leadership role at the Unit Director level or higher
• Candidates with only outpatient Behavioral Health experience will not be considered

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC 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.