Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) - Birmingham, AL

Grandview Medical Center; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL, seeks an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer to lead nursing operations, ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care across the facility.

The role focuses on strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for leadership growth and advancement within the network.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 2 Years of short-term acute care director-level experience required.
• RN licensure (state or compact) required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to nursing services to ensure quality patient outcomes and safety.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership to align nursing goals with hospital objectives.
• Prepare for accreditation surveys and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Foster staff engagement, professional development, and succession planning.
• Represent nursing services in committees, meetings, and with the board as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Healthcare software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Grandview Medical Center is a 434-bed tertiary care hospital that provides healthcare services to patients in Birmingham and surrounding communities. Conveniently located on Highway 280, Grandview Medical Center offers diverse specialties from heart care to labor and delivery to robotic-assisted surgery. Specialty units include a Level III trauma center; certified Chest Pain Center; recognized stroke center; cardiac cath lab; and neonatal, surgical and medical intensive care. At Grandview Medical Center, we believe in the power of people to create great care. The dedicated patient care team consists of staff and physicians representing all major specialties. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. As part of the CNO Development Program, this position will require relocation outside of Birmingham, AL within an acceptable timeframe for promotion / transfer.

Job Summary

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (Assistant CNO) supports the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in the overall leadership, coordination, and management of nursing operations across the facility. This role assists in developing and executing strategies that promote high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care while ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The Assistant CNO helps lead nursing staff engagement, professional development, and operational performance initiatives that support the hospital's mission, vision, and values. This position also serves as part of a nursing leadership development pathway, preparing incumbents for future advancement to a Chief Nursing Officer role within the network.

Essential Functions

• Assists the CNO in providing strategic and operational leadership to nursing services, ensuring quality patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction.
• Supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing standards, policies, and procedures to align with evidence-based practice and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary leadership to align nursing goals with hospital objectives and organizational strategy.
• Supports preparation for accreditation surveys and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Creates and supports initiatives that foster a positive work environment and encourage recruitment and retention of high-performing nursing professionals.
• Represents nursing services in committees, community events, medical staff meetings, and board of director meetings as requested.
• Maintains visibility in clinical areas to monitor quality of care, support staff, and engage with patients and families.
• Develops leadership, operational, and clinical acumen necessary to advance to a Chief Nursing Officer position within the network.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

Supervision and Staff Management

• Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
• Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.
• Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.

Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight

• Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.
• Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
• Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
• Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
• Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.

Collaboration and Communication

• Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
• Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.

Staff Responsibilities

May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required
• 2 Years of short-term acute care director-level experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required