Overview Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. With a focus on consumer-friendly processes and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. We are driven by our purpose of caring for people: our patients, our communities and one another. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s strongest and most innovative healthcare systems. Our facilities and clinics are consistently recognized among healthcare’s best employers. We recognize each hospital and clinic is as unique as the community it serves. We strive to maintain strong community ties through advisory boards, contributions, charitable care, education and outreach. Ardent includes: 30 hospitals 200+ sites of care 4,323 beds 23,000+ team members 8,168 nurses 1,700+ aligned providers 5.7M annual provider encounters $5.1B in revenues Ardent makes considerable investments in people, technology, facilities, and communities, producing high quality care and extraordinary results. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services, to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools needed to succeed. We believe it is this mix of corporate support and local autonomy that equips our teams for success. Lovelace Health System (LHS) recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of caring, change and progress while continuously improving the practice of medicine. Across its six hospitals, 51 health care clinics and seven outpatient therapy clinics, Lovelace has 619 inpatient beds and employs a team of more than 3,400, including more than 263 health care providers. Lovelace continues to invest in our community, providing more than $80 million in unfunded care and supporting local nonprofit and community organizations with more than $350,000 in direct contributions in 2022. From the first and only hospital in New Mexico dedicated to women’s health to the states only hospital devoted exclusively to cardiovascular care, Lovelace is a leader in meeting the healthcare needs of this region. Lovelace Women's Hospital, a member facility of Lovelace Health System, is New Mexico's first and only hospital dedicated to women's health. The hospital is a 120-bed facility supported by a dedicated staff of 752 employees. Lovelace Women’s Hospital features a 53-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 24/7 emergency department, 16 labor and delivery rooms, a 41-bed Mother-Baby unit, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine program for high-risk pregnancies, and is home to a Natural Birthing Center where women who wish to have a more natural delivery can do so in a safe environment. Lovelace Women's Hospital offers a comprehensive Breast Care Center, digital mammography, cardiology and gastroenterology services. The hospital also offer surgical services. With the latest surgical technology, our team of renowned general surgeons offer a variety of innovative services and programs Lovelace Women’s Hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare nationally for nine consecutive years. Job Overview: The Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) ensures that patient care services are in compliance with nursing standards, federal and state regulations. The ACNO provides leadership and mentorship in the development of leaders and staff. The ACNO is responsible for monitoring and evaluating quality, patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction outcomes to implement strategies for improvement. The ACNO will implement change, establish strong collaborative relationships with physicians and analyze financial data to ensure proper allocation of resources. The ACNO acts as an extension of the CNO at all times. Responsibilities Develops strategic plan for nursing including mechanisms to ensure uniform quality and adherence to standards. Leads the design and implementation of assigned business plans. Creates a continuous improvement environment promoting patient care. Measures actual budgetary performance against standards and ensures variances are within established targets. Collaborates with executive hospital management as a key member of medical and planning committees. Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor’s in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required. Effective 9/1/19 if applicant does not have a BSN – must be enrolled in accredited BSN program with scheduled date of completion. Master’s Degree in Nursing and/or related field, preferred. Current RN license or current license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing. Maintains current BLS Minimum of five years’ experience in progressive leadership roles within a healthcare system. Direct Nursing Education experience and/or informatics experience strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Requires strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.