Assistant Director Nursing (ACNO)

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer 

Full Time: Days Shift 

Where We Are:

Florence, Alabama is situated in Northwestern Alabama, where the Tennessee River Flows through the scenic Shoals. On your days off spend some time fishing and boating on Wilson Lake. Come tour the historical sites, visit Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge, or take a relaxing lake cruise on Wheeler Lake.

What we offer 

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts   

• Competitive paid time off 

• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching   

• Professional development and growth opportunities 

Your experience matters

At North Alabama Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a ACNO joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Kelly Mumphery at 256-262-7891.

How you'll contribute

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Qualifications and requirements

Graduate of a professional school of nursing with a bachelor's degree required.   Master's degree preferred. Currently licensed by Alabama State Board of Nursing.

Experience

This position requires five to seven years of work experience in Medical Surgical Services in which management skills have been demonstrated.  Most recent 3 of the last 5 years leadership must have been in direct leadership role in a hospital setting or direct patient care environment.

What you will do

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for providing leadership in planning, directing, coordinating, providing and improving health care services consistent with hospital policies, objectives and standards for measurement and maintenance of quality nursing care. The ACNO will develop strong leadership, business management and other skills necessary to progress to a CNO role in the organization.  Participates in developing new programs, policies and education to support expansion of nursing and patient care services.  Responsible for guiding and mentoring nursing managers and other staff under his/her direct supervision.  In the absence of the CNO, assumes responsibility for her/his scope of duties.   

Supervisory Accountability

Directs and coordinates two or more departments through subordinate nurse manger.  Reviews and

evaluates overall performance of departments and establishes long-term goals and objectives.  Reviews, 

evaluates, and approves training and development objectives and progress.  Handles departmental

personnel actions.  Provides significant input to long-term goals and objectives.

About our Health System
North Alabama Medical Center is a 263-bed hospital located in Florence, Alabama, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.