Ambulatory Nursing Executive: Innovation, Quality, Strategy

Care New England; Providence, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System (CNE) is seeking an Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) for Ambulatory Services. This senior nursing leader will guide strategic, clinical, operational, and financial leadership across outpatient clinics, ambulatory programs, and procedural areas.

The ACNO will partner with clinicians and leaders to advance care delivery models, promote evidence-based practice, and ensure alignment with accreditation standards and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license.
• Nursing Executive Certification (NE-BC or NEA-BC) preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership for ambulatory nursing practice and professional standards across all outpatient settings.
• Establishes and implements strategic priorities that advance nursing excellence, quality outcomes, and patient-centered care.
• Ensures integration of evidence-based practice, nursing research, innovation, and regulatory requirements into clinical operations.
• Serves as the senior nursing resource for ambulatory clinical practice, patient care delivery, and professional nursing issues.
• Promotes adherence to professional nursing standards, organizational policies, and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.
• Leads ambulatory quality, patient safety, infection prevention, risk reduction, and regulatory readiness initiatives.
• Oversees compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, Department of Health, OSHA, HIPAA, and professional practice standards.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Care New England Health System (CNE) is seeking an Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) for Ambulatory Services. This senior nursing leader will guide strategic, clinical, operational, and financial leadership across outpatient clinics, ambulatory programs, and procedural areas.

The ACNO will partner with clinicians and leaders to advance care delivery models, promote evidence-based practice, and ensure alignment with accreditation standards and regulatory expectations.