Assistant Chief Nursing Officer New

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer – Behavioral Health

Full-Time | Days | No Weekends

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) to join a 60-bed Behavioral Health Hospital providing inpatient stabilization for adults and adolescents. This role plays a key part in strategic planning, policy development, and operational oversight to ensure high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in formulating policies, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership, physicians, and nursing staff to enhance patient care and hospital operations.
• Lead and support nursing teams, including managers, supervisors, and mental health techs.
• Optimize ER throughput and behavioral health patient transfers.
• Drive staff development and foster a culture of excellence in behavioral health care.

Qualifications:

• RN license (unrestricted)
• Master’s in Nursing or related field preferred (or proof of enrollment)
• 5+ years of leadership experience in an inpatient behavioral health setting
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health regulations and ER-to-BH patient transfers

This is a high-impact leadership role in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth. Apply today to make a difference in behavioral health care!