Assistant Chief Nursing Officer – Behavioral Health - ACNOBH 26-04927

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.