**Hours of Work :** 8-5 **Days Of Week :** M-F **Work Shift :** 8X5 Day (United States of America) **Job Description :** **JOB SUMMARY:** The ACNO assists the Vice President of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in the clinical operations of the hospital & manages projects by working closely with the hospital CNO, System Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) & members of the Nurse Executive Council (NEC). Works to plan, develop, coordinate, implement & evaluate nursing care delivery, nursing professional development, & evidence-based practices for clinical programs/divisions. Reports to the CNO of Patient Care Services & acts on behalf of the CNO in her/his absence as assigned. Works to ensure the effective coordination of human, fiscal & material resources. The ACNO supports the day to day nursing operations as delegated by the CNO. In addition, the ACNO develops, leads and executes larger scale operational projects as delegated by the CNO/CNE. **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Acts on behalf of the CNO when indicated. + Serves as the nursing leader within assigned areas of responsibility. + Acts as interim nurse leader within assigned hospital/area of responsibility as deemed necessary by the CNO/CNE + Collaborates with Administration in planning, development & evaluation of strategic plans, clinical programs & services. + Serves as an executive leader in delegated operational projects including but not limited to: + Modifications to nursing practice + Initiatives in patient quality & safety + Efforts in recruitment & retention + Process improvement initiatives + Review of nursing productivity + Initiatives in cost containment + Planning of new clinical services that generate additional revenue + Responsible for clinical program development & operational optimization projects, as defined by the CNO and/or CNE. + Leads capital projects for the hospital’s Patient Care Services + Provides leadership in projects related to care progression, throughput and reduction in length of stay. + Collaborates with peers across the organization to identify appropriate non-clinical support for the delivery of safe, effective patient/family care and to ensure that clinicians have available to them the necessary support to carry out their clinical responsibilities. + Assesses environmental needs, including the need for equipment and supplies that support the delivery of safe, effective patient care. Works with appropriate colleagues to ensure availability, accessibility, and effectiveness of such resources. + Prepares & recommends budgets, based on identified goals and data, designed to support the clinical objectives of the Patient Care Services Department. + Works with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure a system for evaluation and control of costs & maintenance of productivity for Patient Care Services. + Accountable for monitoring the budget and controlling variances. + As delegated, steps in to oversee other units/departments in the absence of a nurse director. + Regularly rounds on key constituents (employees, nurse leaders, and physicians) to enhance communication, ensure alignment and oversee operations. + Seeks knowledge of regulatory standards, maintaining responsibility for Patient Care Services compliance. + Ensures timely and thorough follow-up to patient/family complaints and occurrence reports and monitors corrective actions to ensure resolution. + May perform other job-related duties as required or requested. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work requires walking, standing, and sitting. Works in an office environment. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight and hearing. Work requires critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly in stressful situations. Must be able to lift 10 pounds of weight. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Graduate of accredited School of Professional Nursing BSN required Master’s degree or higher in Nursing/Health Care-Related field required PhD or DNP preferred Licenses and/or Certifications Required: Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas BLS Healthcare Provider - Required Appropriate professional leadership certification required within 1 year of eligibility for professional certification exam Related Work Experience: Five years of experience at the director level; most recent 3 of the last 5 years in direct leadership role in a hospital setting or direct patient care environment with demonstrated outcomes. Other Considerations (communication, interpersonal skills, etc.) + Evidence of leadership, creativity and self-improvement + Experience leading organizational change and ability to influence people to achieve common goals without direct reporting relationships + Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and abilities to meet deadlines + Demonstrates good decision making skills with ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data to achieve continuous improvement + Prior project management experience with attention to detail + Demonstrates knowledge of ANA’s Standards for Nursing Practice + Promotes good public relations through positive interaction with patient, visitors, families, and co-workers + Maintains confidentiality of information about patients + Demonstrates knowledge of MHS Policy and Processes + Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to include verbal, written and computer skills Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability + Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationships with inter-professional teams + Demonstrates accountability for own actions + Experienced in developing and conducting educational programs PATIENT POPULATION SERVED: Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served. The preceding is intended to describe the major requirements and the major duties which compromise the framework for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or requirements. Methodist Health System retains the discretion to add or change the job duties at any time. REFERENCES: American Nurses Association (2021) _Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice_ . (4th Ed.) Silver Spring, MD. ANA (pgs. 75-107). American Nurses Credentialing Center. 2019. _Magnet Recognition Program: Application Manual 2019_ . Silver Spring, MD: Author. . Texas Board of Nursing. Nursing Practice Act (2009). Texas Code of Laws. Title 22 Examining Boards. Chapter 213 Practice and Procedure. Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: + Magnet®-designated hospital + 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Becker’s Hospital Review_ , 2023 + Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 + Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023 + Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by _Modern Healthcare_ , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: + Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers + 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Becker’s Hospital Review_ , 2023 + Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 + Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023 Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. 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