Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO)

Cypress Creek Hospital is a free-standing 128-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in north Houston, TX, and minutes south of The Woodlands. Cypress Creek Hospital features individual units for adolescents and adults and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Cypress Creek Hospital. We are comprised of a tenured dedicated team of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Social Workers, Mental Health Technicians and Support Staff where delivering compassionate care is our mission.

To learn more about Cypress Creek Hospital visit our website at: www.cypresscreekhospital.com

We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer

Position Summary

Shares responsibility for the overall quality of the nursing care delivered in the facility through planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of delivery systems. Assists in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Works with leadership to create a culture of excellence in patient care and employee satisfaction. Acts as the nursing administration representative at meetings and task forces as assigned. Serves as CNO in his/her absence.

Hours are based on departmental, and facility needs and may include day, evening, and weekend hours, as directed by the CNO or CEO/Managing Director.

Job Duties:

• Provide leadership and direction to hospital RNs, LVNs, CNAs and MHTs.
• Ensure appropriate staffing for number and acuity of patients on assigned shift.
• Participate in the nurse management team by assisting in the development of the hospital's philosophy of nursing and policies/procedures.
• Serve as a role model in the delivery of patient care.
• Ensure proper handling and documentation of all emergencies, incidents, special procedures and patient complaints during shift.
• Assists in reviewing policies and procedures ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, State and Federal standards, organizational and facility policies/procedures.
• Regularly reviews patient charts for compliance with all applicable standards.
• Participates in hospital committees as needed.
• Participates in Administrator On Call rotation.
• Assists with milieu management and unit team leadership.
• Provide assistance with appropriate nursing intervention/documentation in crisis situations.
• Provide "real-time" staff education as needed.
• Interacts with patients and staff in professional manner, promotes teamwork. Adheres to UHS Service Excellence standards.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits for our Senior Nurses include:

• Tuition Assistance
• Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300 locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer Job Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Nursing program (master's degree preferred) and licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
• Five (5) years nursing experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting, with two (2) years in a nursing leadership role preferred.
• Nursing experience that has provided opportunities to refine competencies in nursing practice and the application of administrative principles.
• Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, planning intervention and evaluation of psychiatric patients.
• Ability to act as the House Supervisor, med nurse, charge nurse, or MHT when needed.
• Skills in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, DSHS, CMS standards, department, and personnel policies/procedures and the ability to monitor and maintain compliance with such standards.

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