Assistant Chief Nursing Officer​/ACNO

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (“ACNO”) is responsible for demonstrating appropriate leadership skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating risk activities in relation to the UHS and Northwest Texas Healthcare System mission, vision, strategic goals, and values. This position supports the development and maintenance of high-quality nursing operations and contributes to the effective delivery of patient care in accordance with applicable regulatory and accreditation expectations, including The Joint Commission leadership standards.

In this role, the ACNO serves as a key nursing leader within the organization and provides direction that helps promote accountability, consistency, and operational excellence across nursing services. The ACNO is the executive champion for quality initiatives and performance. The position requires a strong understanding of clinical operations, organizational priorities, and performance improvement principles. The ACNO is expected to work collaboratively with nursing leadership, department leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to advance patient care goals, support staff engagement, and ensure that nursing practices align with the organization’s standards and strategic objectives.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

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• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field required
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Director-level or higher healthcare positions
• Current Texas RN licensure

• Exceptional ability to support nursing leadership functions in a complex…