Assistant Chief Nursing Officer; Acno
Listed on 2026-02-17
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Assistant Chief Nursing Officer Opportunity (ACNO) – Full Time
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a dynamic and talented full-time Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO).
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 120 bed capacity behavioral health facility that provides psychiatric services. We specialize in treatment for adults, children and adolescents. Brentwood Behavioral offers both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. Located in Flowood, MS, in Rankin County with close proximity to Hinds and Madison Counties, our outpatient services are within driving distance to many surrounding areas. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life.
Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a safe and nurturing environment. Visit our website @
The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer is a key member of the Brentwood Leadership Team who, along with the CNO will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements.
The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer will focus on 5 key areas:
People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance
PEOPLE:
Creates an environment which supports employee development and teamwork to deliver compassionate patient care in a safe environment.
SERVICE:
Creates systems, processes and care standards to support the delivery of patient care in a safe, fiscally sound environment of service excellence.
QUALITY:
Provides accessible, timely, efficient, cost effective care by utilizing evidence-based practice and continuous performance improvement.
GROWTH/COMMUNITY:
Fosters an environment that supports growth and community through activities, partnerships and shared goals.
FINANCE:
Supports an environment of financial stability to achieve the UHS mission and strategy.
What do our current nursing leaders value at Brentwood and UHS?
That despite our large company design, each facility is run independently, and so our nurse executives have the autonomy to manage their teams with clinical and educational support from corporate. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurse leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. That we have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice.
That we offer internal leadership and clinical education, including a generous annual tuition assistance and continuing education allowance designed to keep you at the top of your practice. That we offer and support real career advancement opportunity, including our COO-in-Training program and a variety of regional and national corporate roles designed to support the field and share advanced experience. And, that UHS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work/life needs of our senior leaders.
Rewards for our ACNO include:
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience
- Health Stream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:
Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program, Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of MS. Three or more years of progressive nursing management experience in behavioral health setting.
Preferred: Master of Science in Nursing. Experience with a free-standing inpatient setting. Five to ten years of progressive nursing management experience in behavioral health setting.
What do our current nurses value at Brentwood & UHS?
An environment that puts patient care…
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