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ASSISTANT CHIEF NURSING OFFICER (ACNO)

UHS
ORLANDO, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026 CLOSED ON 4/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT CHIEF NURSING OFFICER (ACNO) position at UHS?

Responsibilities

 

University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds. We are currently seeking qualified professionals with active/clear license in the state of Florida. Previous experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program is required.

 

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) Position Summary:

Working under the direction of the CNO, the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) is responsible for ensuring coordinated delivery of patient care to patients. The ideal candidate for this role will be a nurse leader who comes from a strong background in leadership and possesses knowledge of psychiatric nursing. Our continuum of care includes inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health disorders.  

 

Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Reporting to the CNO, the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) is responsible for ensuring high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management as related to patient care.
  • Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, DCF  and all other applicable regulatory standards; provide education to nursing department staff as required.
  • Participate in the nursing leadership team by assisting in the development of nursing policies and procedures.
  • In consultation with the CNO and Staffing Coordinator, assist in determining staffing needs and core staff requirements; demonstrate an understanding of FTE management in relation to patient acuity and census.

Benefit Highlights:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Free Basic Life Insurance  

Qualifications

Education/Training:

  • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing required or equivalent combination of education and experience in psychiatric nursing management; Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • A minimum of five (2) years of experience in nursing administration and/or dedicated Leadership experience in psychiatric nursing.
  • CPR certification upon hire, and successful completion of training in Handle with Care within 30 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures
  • Current license to practice nursing in Florida or compact privileges.
  • Current CPR or BLS certification.

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 Ricco and the United Kingdom.

www.uhs.com

 

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

 

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-532-3449

 

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