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Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Inpatient Nursing

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The Ohio State University

State College, PA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 7 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Inpatient Nursing The Ohio State University, United States about 7 hours ago
Location:
University Park, PENNSYLVANIA
Job Type:
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Job Title:
Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Inpatient Nursing
Department:
Health System Shared Services | Health System Nursing Administration-Interim Scope of Position Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Associate Chief Nurse Officer (ACNO) is responsible for the practice of nursing at the OSU Wexner Medical Center by ensuring consistency and excellence in the standard of nursing practice across inpatient nursing units in University Hospital and Ross Heart Hospital. The Associate Chief Nurse serves as a triad partner to the Medical Directors of Service Lines and Hospital Operations Leadership in the provision of leadership to achieve the highest performance in inpatient areas, establishing the culture for evidence-based, collaborative clinical care, and outcomes driven patient experiences. The ACNO will work with surgeons/physicians, nurses, anesthesia providers and administration to execute the organizational and nursing strategic priorities, develop team effectiveness and engagement, and set expectations for our patients' clinical experiences and effective care transitions. The Associate Chief Nurse works with clinical leaders to develop and nurture high quality and safe care for our patients, using operational excellence and implementation science as frameworks, and peer review as appropriate. The Associate Chief Nursing Officer will establish an accountable culture built in the Just Culture model. The Associate Chief Nurse ensures the continued advancement of the nursing profession throughout the health system. The Associate Chief Nurse will lead the overall inpatient nursing operations which include oversight, support and advocacy for organizational quality, patient safety, nurse engagement, physician collaboration, and service excellence. Position Summary The ACNO will assist in supporting the mission of the medical center which includes creating, disseminating, and ing new knowledge and personalizing health care to meet the needs of each individual. The ACNO leads overall operations in inpatient nursing, evaluates and plans for improvements in nursing leadership performance, sets standards for customer satisfaction (internal and external), and facilitates strategic operational planning and program development. As a role model and spokesperson, ACNO provides guidance and expertise to encourage innovation in nursing practice. This position will provide leadership, oversight, and coordination by developing strategic plans, objectives, goals, budgets, policies and practices of nursing, staff recruitment, orientation, on-going training, and performance management that supports and improves the delivery of patient care across a variety of locations. The role of the ACNO includes responsibility to lead initiatives within the service lines, Division of Nursing and the Health system.
Minimum Qualifications For Hire:
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in nursing or related field required. Minimum eight years of administrative responsibility within a complex academic health care organization and with progressive experience in nursing leadership roles. Current Ohio RN license required. Professional certification in Nursing Administration or clinical practice is desired with an expectation of attainment within 18 months of hire.
Additional Information:
Location:
University Hospital (0870)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions . The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. Similar Positions Clinical Instructor Of Nursing, Providence College, United States, about 1 month ago
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