Associate Chief Nursing Officer – Ambulatory Care

Rochester, New York
Rochester Regional Health

SUMMARY:

The Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) reports to the Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. The ACNO is the Senior Nursing Leader accountable for one or more service lines within the Patient Care Services Division. Has full responsibility for nursing operations, people management, strategic/clinical goals, and budget responsibility.

STATUS: Full Time

DEPARTMENT: Specialty Medicine and Surgery Service Line

SCHEDULE: Days; Monday-Friday, (MUST be flexible to take late night calls or fill in when areas are short staffed)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Nursing is required

• Masters degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is also required

• At least five (5) years of progressive management experience with a clinical focus in a healthcare system

• Results driven leader with experience in developing, designing and executing clinical programs that create measurable outcomes in quality, service, finance, growth and people

Required Licensure / Certification Skills:
Current New York State Registered Nursing License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulates the vision and strategic plan for their service line, in accordance with the Patient Care Services strategic plan
• Attract, retains, and develops the best and brightest Nursing Leadership Team
• Establishes and maintains an environment conducive to excellence in patient care
• Continually evaluates patient quality, safety, and performance, identifies improvement opportunities, and plans and implements improvement programs
• Establishes and maintains an environment that promotes a spirit of inquiry and is supportive of professional nursing practice and a evidenced based practices
• Promotes multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Engages in professional development activities
• Directs the development and implementation of standards, policies and programs to ensure excellence in nursing practice
• Assures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and accrediting agencies
• Responsible for compliance in practice aligned with nursing excellence programs (Magnet, Beacon, Lantern, etc.)
• Prepares, administers, and monitors revenue, capital, expense, and personnel budgets for assigned departments in collaboration with department directors and finance team
• Participates in establishing financial plans, integrating the institutions mission and goals
• Advocates for resources necessary for the optimal work environment and exceptional patient care
• Mentors and develops nursing staff at all levels to ensure appropriate succession plans are in place at all levels of the nursing organization and that a strong pipeline exists for future nursing leaders

EDUCATION LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : M – Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.