Senior Vice President of Nursing, Associate Chief Nursing Officer

Job Description & Requirements
Senior Vice President of Nursing, Associate Chief Nursing Officer
StartDate: ASAP
Senior Vice President of Nursing, Associate Chief Nursing Officer
Grady Health System
Atlanta, GA
Grady Health System Overview
Grady Health System, established in 1892, is renowned for its trauma center and comprehensive medical care. It collaborates with Emory and Morehouse medical schools, offering specialized care in various fields. Grady aims to be the leading academic healthcare system in the U.S., focusing on quality, compassionate, and culturally competent healthcare.
The Position
Grady Health System, a $2.5B academic healthcare system in Atlanta, Georgia, announces an exceptional opportunity for two accomplished nurse executives to serve as inaugural Senior Vice President of Nursing, Associate Chief Nursing Officer for the 953-bed essential hospital. As a member of the executive leadership team, the SVP, Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) will oversee nursing operations across a large quaternary health system in a diverse and fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest standards of clinical quality, safety, and patient-centered care. The SVP, ACNO will play a pivotal role in advancing the strategic direction to serve a dynamic and diverse community.
The SVP, ACNO support the Chief Nursing Executive in driving quality, safety, patient experience and employee engagement while strengthening Grady's Nursing Excellence journey. The ACNO will oversee the operational responsibility for a group of patient care areas and/or special projects or initiatives. The ACNO will cover Acute Care Services and Critical Care Units including the ICU, IMCU, CV and Neuro Specialty Units.
Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Leadership: Partner with the CNE and executive leadership to drive nursing excellence aligned with Grady's mission of providing high-quality, compassionate, and culturally intelligent care.
• Quality, Safety, & Patient Experience: Lead nursing quality and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory agencies.
• Nursing Workforce Development & Engagement: Foster a culture of belonging, inclusion, and professional growth, ensuring Grady nurses feel valued and empowered.
• Community & Interprofessional Partnerships: Represent nursing leadership in hospital-wide committees and advocacy efforts focused on health equity and underserved communities.
  

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required in Nursing (MSN) or Hospital Administration (MHA); Doctorate (DNP, PhD) preferred.
• Active RN license in Georgia or eligibility to obtain.
• Minimum of seven years of progressive nursing leadership experience in healthcare required, preferably in an urban safety-net hospital or large health system. (Prior ACNO or CNO experience strongly preferred).
• Expertise in Pathway to Excellence, Magnet, or similar nursing excellence programs preferred.
• Certifications: NEA-BC or CENP strong preferred.
  

The Community
Atlanta, Georgia, is a growing city with a rich history and a vibrant community, offering a dynamic environment for professionals.
Contact
Inquiries, Applications And Nominations Can Be Forwarded To
Heather Van Hecke
Consultant
AMN Healthcare
[email protected]
#BESmith
#BESRecruitment
Facility Location
With its alluring charm and energetic buzz, Atlanta beckons newcomers from near and far. Part Southern belle, part economic powerhouse, the capital of Georgia is a favorite destination for travel nurses in search of career-boosting assignments, while the city's numerous entertainment options and warm Southern hospitality make it a great place to call home.
Job Benefits
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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