Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) - Manchester, NH (Full Time, Direct Hire)

Job Description

Job DescriptionAssistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)

Location: Manchester, NH 03102
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Schedule: Day Shift | No Weekends

Compensation & Incentives

• Salary: $155,000 – $165,000 annually

• Bonus: Eligible for up to 17.5% performance-based incentive

Position Overview

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) provides executive-level leadership support to the Chief Nursing Officer, contributing to strategic planning, operational excellence, and clinical oversight across assigned patient care areas. This role is instrumental in advancing high-quality, patient-centered care while developing the leadership, operational, and strategic competencies required for progression to a Chief Nursing Officer role.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) – Required

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) – Required

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory nursing experience – Required

• Minimum 5 years of direct leadership experience in an acute care hospital – Required

• Inpatient / Medical-Surgical Director-level experience required

• Demonstrated job stability; interim or frequent short-term roles will not be considered

Licensure & Credentials

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice and/or valid compact license

Key ResponsibilitiesQuality & Safety

• Support the CNO in the development and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and standards aligned with regulatory and professional requirements

• Conduct leadership rounds with patients, families, physicians, and staff to ensure quality, safety, and operational alignment

• Lead and support performance improvement initiatives focused on clinical outcomes, patient safety, and organizational priorities

• Ensure timely investigation and resolution of patient complaints and occurrence reports

• Identify system-level risks and oversee corrective and preventive action plans

Service Excellence

• Promote a patient-first culture and support service recovery initiatives

• Drive strategies to enhance the overall patient experience

• Foster a professional nursing practice environment that supports staff engagement, recruitment, and retention

• Serve as a role model for ethical leadership, professionalism, and accountability

People & Leadership

• Empower nursing leaders and staff through engagement, autonomy, and professional development

• Promote shared governance and participation in clinical decision-making

• Support continuing education, staff development, and nursing education programs

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary leaders to achieve shared performance and quality goals

• Build and sustain strong relationships with physician partners and clinical stakeholders

Growth & Strategic Initiatives

• Support planning and implementation of new services aligned with organizational growth and revenue goals

• Participate in facility expansion, renovation, and construction initiatives

• Lead or support strategic projects, committees, and task forces to achieve defined outcomes

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC 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.