$150,000–$155,000 Per Year
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Job Title: Assistant Chief Nursing Officer – Behavioral Health
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days (No Weekends)
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $150,000 – $155,000 annually
- Full-time executive leadership role with a stable daytime schedule
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) – Behavioral Health to support executive nursing leadership within a large acute care setting. This role partners closely with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and high-quality, patient-centered care across behavioral health services.
Facility Overview:
This established acute care hospital offers a wide range of advanced healthcare services, including:
- 24/7 Emergency Services
- Advanced Stroke Care
- Orthopedic and Critical Care Services
- Interventional and Vascular Services
- Behavioral Health Services across all age groups
- Diagnostic, Rehabilitation, and Surgical Services
Job Summary:
The ACNO – Behavioral Health plays a key leadership role in promoting clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and staff development. This position supports executive decision-making, strategic planning, and resource management while maintaining oversight of designated patient care areas and key initiatives. The role focuses on fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
Quality & Patient Care
- Assist in developing and implementing policies aligned with regulatory and professional standards
- Lead performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
- Conduct leadership rounding with patients, staff, and physicians
- Ensure timely resolution of patient concerns and incident reports
- Identify system gaps and implement corrective actions
Service Excellence
- Promote a patient-first culture and exceptional care experience
- Support service recovery and patient satisfaction initiatives
- Drive strategies to improve patient engagement and outcomes
- Foster a professional, ethical, and supportive care environment
Leadership & People Development
- Provide mentorship and leadership to nursing staff
- Promote staff engagement, accountability, and professional growth
- Support onboarding, education, and training initiatives
- Collaborate with educators to address competency and development needs
- Build strong relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
Operations & Collaboration
- Oversee assigned patient care areas and special projects
- Partner with departments to improve workflows and care delivery
- Participate in cross-functional performance improvement initiatives
- Maintain effective communication across all organizational levels
Financial Management
- Assist in budget development and cost management
- Optimize staffing and resource allocation
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality care
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Required)
- Master’s Degree in Nursing (Required)
Experience:
- Minimum 5+ years of supervisory nursing leadership experience
- Minimum 5+ years of inpatient behavioral health leadership experience
- Current role at Unit Director level or higher preferred
Licensure & Certifications:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (or compact license)
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.