VP Associate Chief Nursing Officer

SUMMARY:

The Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) in conjunction with the CNO provides leadership and operational oversight for nursing services and direct patient care delivery across the facility. The ACNO ensures high quality, compassionate, and efficient care while fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The ACNO partners closely with senior leadership to drive organizational priorities related to quality, safety, patient experience, employee engagement, and financial stewardship.

The ACNO in conjunction with the CNO leads, integrates, and evaluates professional nursing practice, serving as a liaison between nursing and medical staff. The role is responsible for establishing and executing strategies that support clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and execute strategic plans for nursing and organizational growth.

Lead and manage day-to-day operations, including work force planning and talent development.

Foster effective collaboration between nursing, clinical departments, and medical staff,

Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Serve as a change agent, leading initiatives for quality, safety, patient experience, and financial sustainability.

Oversee integration of care and operations across the organization.

Motivate and lead a high-performing, diverse management team; provide coaching and professional development.

Maintain current knowledge of clinical practice, healthcare economics, and policy.

Champion evidence-based practice and a culture of shared decision-making.

Direct the development and management of operating and capital budgets.

Represent the hospital in the community and with external agencies.

Promote nursing research, professional development, and academic partnerships.

Maintain visibility and accessibility with staff, patients, and families to promote engagement and trust.

Ensure continuity and consistency of nursing care across the organization.

Lead and support committees, interdisciplinary groups, and special projects as assigned.

Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION:

Master's Degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, or related field required. If Master's is not in Nursing, Bachelor's in Nursing required.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State in which nursing care is being delivered to include single state nursing licensure and/or compact licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, as appropriate for position.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE:

Eight to ten years of progressive leadership experience in nursing, hospital operations, and administration.

Experience in hospital administration reflecting increasing executive-level responsibilities.

Previous experience as a ACNO preferred but not required.

Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, healthcare economics, patient safety, and quality improvement.

Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain high performing nurse leaders.

Strong financial acumen and understanding of health care economics.

Ability to work effectively in complex academic and clinical settings.

Experience in managing clinical services, productivity enhancement, new program development, and continuous quality improvement.

Active involvement in professional organizations, presentations, and publications.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct supervisory responsibility for assigned department managers and/or directors.

Indirect supervisory responsibility for leaders and staff in designated departments.

Full managerial scope and authority for employment actions, including coaching, selection, training, performance appraisals, work assignments, and disciplinary action.

Budgetary responsibility.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating major hospital divisions. Establish standards of performance within a broad framework of policy and objectives as set forth by the CNO and CNE.

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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