Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) - Behavioral Health

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) - Behavioral Health | Leadership Role | Full-Time | Days

Location: West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Schedule: Days (No Weekends)

Compensation: $150,000 - $155,000 + 17.5% Bonus

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) - Behavioral Health to join a leading acute care healthcare system. This executive-level nursing leadership role is ideal for candidates with strong inpatient behavioral health leadership experience who are ready to drive patient-centered care, operational excellence, and strategic growth.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, influence organizational strategy, and advance into a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) pathway.

Job Summary

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) supports the Chief Nursing Officer in overseeing nursing operations, strategic planning, and quality improvement initiatives. You will lead multiple patient care units, enhance patient outcomes, and promote a culture of clinical excellence, safety, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure nursing practices align with regulatory standards and evidence-based care
• Lead performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
• Investigate patient complaints and implement corrective actions
• Conduct leadership rounding with patients, staff, and physicians

Patient Experience and Service Excellence

• Promote a patient-first culture and service recovery initiatives
• Drive strategies to improve patient satisfaction and engagement
• Maintain high standards of compassionate and ethical care

Leadership and Team Development

• Mentor and develop nursing leaders and staff
• Support recruitment, retention, and staff engagement initiatives
• Collaborate with educators to ensure ongoing clinical training
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across departments

Financial and Operational Management

• Assist in managing nursing budgets and staffing models
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality care
• Support operational efficiency and resource optimization

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) - Required
• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) - Required
• 5+ years of supervisory nursing leadership experience - Required
• 5+ years of inpatient Behavioral Health leadership experience - Required
• Must currently hold or have held a Unit Director level or above role
• Outpatient Behavioral Health experience alone will not be considered

Licensure and Certifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (or compact license)

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strategic leadership and healthcare operations management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Budgeting and financial acumen in hospital settings
• Quality improvement and patient safety expertise
• Team building, coaching, and staff development
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Join This Organization

• Executive leadership growth opportunity (CNO track)
• High-impact behavioral health leadership role
• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Stable, well-established healthcare system
• Opportunity to lead innovation in patient care delivery

Important Notes

• This is a confidential search; facility details will be shared during the interview process
• Candidates must have inpatient Behavioral Health leadership experience to be considered
• Strong preference for candidates currently in Director-level or higher roles

Apply Now

If you are a passionate nursing leader looking to elevate your career into executive leadership, we encourage you to apply today.

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