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Associate Chief Nursing Officer
University of Arkansas System. Partner with the Chief Nursing Officer to direct inpatient nursing and designated patient care services across Med/Surg, Critical Care, ADON/Workforce Optimization, and Oncology .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in inpatient nursing practice, particularly in Med/Surg, Critical Care, and Oncology, while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. Proven expertise in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and financial management within an acute care setting.
Highest-signal resume keywords
BSNMaster’s DegreeRegistered Nurse LicenseNational CertificationLeadership Experience
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Hard Skills
Inpatient Nursing PracticeRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssurancePerformance MeasurementRisk ManagementFinancial ManagementChange ManagementData-Driven Decision-MakingStrategic PlanningResource Optimization
Soft Skills
Interprofessional CollaborationRelationship-BuildingStrong Communication SkillsTalent DevelopmentCoaching and Mentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
National CertificationRegistered Nurse License
Industry Keywords
Patient SafetyQuality ImprovementMagnet RecognitionASPIRE33UAMS CARESAcute Care SettingStakeholder EngagementWorkforce OptimizationClinical Care DeliveryPatient Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Partner with the Chief Nursing Officer to direct inpatient nursing and designated patient care services across Med/Surg, Critical Care, ADON/Workforce Optimization, and Oncology
- Ensure high-quality, safe, patient-centered care within a financially responsible framework
- Drive strategic alignment with ASPIRE33 and UAMS CARES
- Support Magnet recognition
- Advance innovative clinical care delivery, patient experience, quality and safety, productivity, and growth
- Build and sustain effective relationships with key stakeholders and operational leaders
- Oversee nursing practice and interprofessional teams within Inpatient Operations
- Influence system-level improvements in patient care, quality, and safety
- Collaborate across departments to achieve strategic outcomes
- Participate in leadership structures and medical staff activities
- Ensure seamless patient flow and high reliability across inpatient areas
- Promote evidence-based practice and interprofessional research
- Support quality improvement initiatives
- Provide a stimulating learning environment for nursing and interprofessional students
- May perform additional duties to advance the mission of UAMS Health
Requirements
What you’ll need- BSN required
- Master’s degree in related field required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Arkansas
- National Certification relevant to the role required
- At least five (5) years of clinical, bedside experience in acute care (adult) nursing
- At least ten (10) years of formal leadership/management experience in an acute care setting comparable to hiring facility
- At least two (2) of the five (5) in a comparable and/or director-level role
- Advanced clinical knowledge of inpatient nursing practice across Med/Surg, Critical Care, and Oncology
- Expertise in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, performance measurement, risk management, and patient safety
- Strategic planning and execution aligned with organizational objectives (ASPIRE33, CARES, Magnet)
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, staffing models, and resource optimization
- Change management, organizational development, and workforce optimization
- Interprofessional collaboration, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement at all levels
- Strong communication skills, including executive-level reporting, presentations, and patient/population-focused messaging
- Talent development, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
- Data-driven decision-making, with the ability to interpret metrics and translate into actionable plans
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
- Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy