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Benefits offered by this job
Signing bonus
Relocation assistance
Market-competitive salary
Generous PTO
Comprehensive benefits
CE support
Job summary
A healthcare consulting firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) for a critical access hospital in California. The role involves co-leading nursing operations, driving quality and safety initiatives, and shaping strategic patient care services. The organization offers a collaborative culture, real decision-making authority, a competitive salary with signing bonus, relocation assistance, and a work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have a BSN, an active CA RN license, and extensive leadership experience in acute care.
Qualifications
Active California RN license (or eligibility for endorsement).
5+ years of progressive nursing leadership, including 3+ years in management or director level.
Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Partner with the CNO to set strategic direction for nursing services.
Oversee daily nursing operations, staffing, budgets, and resource allocation.
Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance programs.
Skills
Progressive nursing leadership
Quality improvement
Patient safety
Budget management
Operational planning
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
MSN, DNP, or related advanced degree (preferred)
Job description
A healthcare consulting firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) for a critical access hospital in California. The role involves co-leading nursing operations, driving quality and safety initiatives, and shaping strategic patient care services. The organization offers a collaborative culture, real decision-making authority, a competitive salary with signing bonus, relocation assistance, and a work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have a BSN, an active CA RN license, and extensive leadership experience in acute care.