Assistant Chief Nursing Officer

Rokos Group; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 202,500 - 247,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive compensation

Retirement benefits

Relocation/sign-on bonus

Job summary

A community hospital in California seeks an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing and patient care services. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nursing or related fields, with significant clinical and leadership experience. The role includes collaboration with senior leadership to ensure clinical quality and patient safety. A competitive compensation package is offered, including a base salary of $225K plus incentives and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of leadership experience at the Clinical Director level or above.
• Proven success managing patient care services in a complex hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing and patient care services.
• Collaborate with executive leaders and staff to ensure clinical quality and patient experience.
• Align operational performance with organizational strategy.

Skills

Strong knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations

Expertise in leadership

Performance improvement

Budgeting

Workforce development

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in a related field

Doctoral degree in a related field

Tools

Electronic health record (EHR) systems

Job description

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital (HMNH) is a 357-bed, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas in northern Los Angeles County. Since opening its doors in 1975, Henry Mayo has grown into a comprehensive regional medical center providing advanced, compassionate care across a wide spectrum of specialties including emergency and trauma services, maternity care, intensive care, cardiac services, and surgical programs.

Designated as a Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, Henry Mayo is recognized for its commitment to quality, patient safety, and clinical excellence. The hospital has earned accreditations from The Joint Commission and continues to expand to meet the evolving needs of its growing community.

Henry Mayo’s culture is grounded in collaboration, integrity, and service across more than 71 specialties and subspecialties. Henry Mayo staff and physicians are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of every patient and family served, every day.

The Position

Reporting to the Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) provides strategic and operational leadership for key areas of nursing and patient care services, including Acute Care, Critical Care, Telemetry, Maternal/Child Health, Emergency Services, and Nursing Administration.

Serving as a member of the senior leadership team, the ACNO collaborates with executive leaders, department directors, physicians, and staff to ensure the highest standards of clinical quality, safety, and patient experience. This role is responsible for advancing nursing practice, aligning operational performance with organizational strategy, and fostering an engaged, high-performing workforce.

The ACNO will be a visible, hands-on leader—one who models integrity, promotes accountability, and inspires confidence across all levels of the hospital.

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Experience/Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
• Master’s degree in a related field required
• Doctoral degree in a related field preferred

Licensure & Certification:

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Certification in area of specialty preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience
• Minimum of seven (7) years of leadership experience at the Clinical Director level or above
• Proven success managing patient care services in a complex hospital environment
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations, including Title 22
• Expertise in leadership, performance improvement, budgeting, and workforce development
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration, adaptability, and accountability

Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be offered for the selected candidate, including $225K +- base salary plus incentive compensation, retirement, benefits, relocation/sign-on bonus.