Assistant Chief Nursing Officer / ACNO

Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) to lead nursing operations, drive quality initiatives, and ensure regulatory alignment. The ACNO will partner with executive leadership to advance patient care, staff engagement, and performance improvement across nursing services.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing or related field, Texas RN licensure, and at least five years in director-level healthcare roles. Collaborative leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• 5+ years’ experience in director-level or higher healthcare positions.
• Current Texas RN licensure.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Risk management

Data analysis

Performance improvement

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative relationships

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (“ACNO”) is responsible for demonstrating appropriate leadership skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating risk activities in relation to the UHS and Northwest Texas Healthcare System mission, vision, strategic goals, and values. This position supports the development and maintenance of high-quality nursing operations and contributes to the effective delivery of patient care in accordance with applicable regulatory and accreditation expectations, including The Joint Commission leadership standards. In this role, the ACNO serves as a key nursing leader within the organization and provides direction that helps promote accountability, consistency, and operational excellence across nursing services. The ACNO is the executive champion for quality initiatives and performance. The position requires a strong understanding of clinical operations, organizational priorities, and performance improvement principles. The ACNO is expected to work collaboratively with nursing leadership, department leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to advance patient care goals, support staff engagement, and ensure that nursing practices align with the organization’s standards and strategic objectives.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field required
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Director-level or higher healthcare positions
• Current Texas RN licensure

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Exceptional ability to support nursing leadership functions in a complex healthcare environment.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and coordinate initiatives that align with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
• Advanced interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Proven capacity to lead through influence and credibility.
• Ability to analyze operational challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to solutions that enhance patient care and organizational performance.
• Exceptional ability to analyze and execute on large amounts of complex data.
• Advanced familiarity and understanding of performance improvement principles, leadership expectations, and risk-related activities within a hospital setting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to evolving needs, and maintain professionalism under pressure.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.