Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer Opportunity:

Full Time, Days

As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community.

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.

Job Duties include:

• Maintains 24/7 operational accountability for assigned units, including participation in on-call rotation for weekends and holidays. Serves as administrative authority in the absence of the CNO, addressing operational and clinical concerns as needed. Ensures program adherence to established schedules and regulatory expectations.
• Oversees staffing operations by determining staffing needs, core staffing requirements, and appropriate FTE allocation based on patient acuity and census. Evaluates needs for additional staffing (e.g., 1:1 observation) and collaborates daily with nursing leadership to ensure cost-effective staffing coverage across all shifts.
• Provides direct supervision and leadership to nursing staff, including RN Supervisors and other assigned personnel. Conducts performance evaluations, probationary reviews, and ongoing feedback. Addresses employee relations issues, including coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action when necessary. Promotes staff engagement, morale, and a culture of accountability, professionalism, and high-quality patient care. Participates in recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding processes

What We Offer You:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program
• Close to Hamburg & I-75
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

Job Qualifications:

Education:

• BSN required. MSN preferred.

Experience:

• Three years employment as an RN in a psychiatric setting in positions of progressive responsibility and leadership. This should include at least two years in a supervisory and/or administrative role.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current RN Licensure

We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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