Description
Lincoln Hospital
Management/Leadership
Req #: 58881
Summary
The Senior Director - Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) partners closely with the Regional or Local Chief Nursing Officer to define the strategic vision for nursing services and lead the execution and evaluation of key initiatives. This role shares responsibility for delivering exceptional, patient-centered care and provides direct oversight of designated nursing areas.
As a trusted nurse leader, the ACNO champions leadership development within the nursing team and serves as a delegate for the CNO when needed, exercising broad decision-making authority, managing administrative on-call responsibilities, and representing nursing services on the executive leadership team.
This position is a critical succession role for the Chief Nursing Officer and offers an opportunity to influence organizational strategy while advancing nursing excellence.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jennifer.kopp@mainehealth.org
Lincoln Hospital
Management/Leadership
Req #: 58881
Summary
The Senior Director - Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) partners closely with the Regional or Local Chief Nursing Officer to define the strategic vision for nursing services and lead the execution and evaluation of key initiatives. This role shares responsibility for delivering exceptional, patient-centered care and provides direct oversight of designated nursing areas.
As a trusted nurse leader, the ACNO champions leadership development within the nursing team and serves as a delegate for the CNO when needed, exercising broad decision-making authority, managing administrative on-call responsibilities, and representing nursing services on the executive leadership team.
This position is a critical succession role for the Chief Nursing Officer and offers an opportunity to influence organizational strategy while advancing nursing excellence.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)
- Education:Master’s degree in nursing or other related field required.
- License/Certifications: Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Maine.
- Experience: Five years of progressive nurse leadership experience required, providing a thorough understanding of hospital and nursing standards and procedures, as well as applicable state, federal, and regulatory agency requirements.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jennifer.kopp@mainehealth.org
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