Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) – Behavioral Health

Overview

A large inpatient behavioral health program in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) to support executive nursing leadership.

This role partners directly with the CNO to oversee clinical operations, strategic planning, and performance improvement across a multi-unit behavioral health service line serving diverse patient populations.

This is a senior leadership role designed for candidates with strong inpatient behavioral health experience and a track record of operational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support executive oversight of behavioral health nursing operations
• Assist with strategic planning, program development, and service line growth
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance
• Conduct leadership rounding with patients, staff, and physicians
• Oversee staffing models, workforce planning, and team engagement
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders
• Assist in budget planning, cost management, and productivity optimization
• Lead and develop nursing leaders and clinical teams
• Support performance improvement initiatives and operational efficiency

Required:

• Active RN license
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• 5+ years nursing leadership experience
• 5+ years inpatient behavioral health leadership experience
• Current leadership level: Unit Director or higher (required)

Critical Requirement:

• Inpatient behavioral health experience is required
• Outpatient-only behavioral health experience will not be considered

Why This Role

• Executive leadership track with direct CNO partnership
• Day schedule with no weekends
• Oversight of a large inpatient behavioral health program
• Opportunity to influence strategy, operations, and clinical outcomes
• Clear pathway toward future CNO-level advancement

Ideal For

• Behavioral Health Directors ready for executive-level leadership
• Senior nurse leaders with strong inpatient psych operations experience
• Candidates experienced in multi-unit oversight and performance improvement
• Leaders focused on quality, growth, and team development

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