Assistant Chief Nursing Officer / ACNO
Universal Health Services
AMARILLO, TX · Posted October 30, 2026
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Responsibilities Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position: Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (“ACNO”) is responsible for demonstrating appropriate leadership skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating risk activities in relation to the UHS and Northwest Texas Healthcare System mission, vision, strategic goals, and values. This position supports the development and maintenance of high-quality nursing operations and contributes to the effective delivery of patient care in accordance with applicable regulatory and accreditation expectations, including The Joint Commission leadership standards. In this role, the ACNO serves as a key nursing leader within the organization and provides direction that helps promote accountability, consistency, and operational excellence across nursing services. The ACNO is the executive champion for quality initiatives and performance. The position requires a strong understanding of clinical operations, organizational priorities, and performance improvement principles. The ACNO is expected to work collaboratively with nursing leadership, department leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to advance patient care goals, support staff engagement, and ensure that nursing practices align with the organization’s standards and strategic objectives. Benefit & Rewards Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Qualifications Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field required Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Director-level or higher healthcare positions Current Texas RN licensure Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Exceptional ability to support nursing leadership functions in a complex healthcare environment. Proven ability to plan, organize, and coordinate initiatives that align with organizational goals and regulatory standards. Advanced interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to build collaborative relationships. Proven capacity to lead through influence and credibility. Ability to analyze operational challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to solutions that enhance patient care and organizational performance. Exceptional ability to analyze and execute on large amounts of complex data. Advanced familiarity and understanding of performance improvement principles, leadership expectations, and risk-related activities within a hospital setting. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to evolving needs, and maintain professionalism under pressure. 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position: Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (“ACNO”) is responsible for demonstrating appropriate leadership skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating risk activities in relation to the UHS and Northwest Texas Healthcare System mission, vision, strategic goals, and values. This position supports the development and maintenance of high-quality nursing operations and contributes to the effective delivery of patient care in accordance with applicable regulatory and accreditation expectations, including The Joint Commission leadership standards. In this role, the ACNO serves as a key nursing leader within the organization and provides direction that helps promote accountability, consistency, and operational excellence across nursing services. The ACNO is the executive champion for quality initiatives and performance. The position requires a strong understanding of clinical operations, organizational priorities, and performance improvement principles. The ACNO is expected to work collaboratively with nursing leadership, department leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to advance patient care goals, support staff engagement, and ensure that nursing practices align with the organization’s standards and strategic objectives. Benefit & Rewards Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field required Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Director-level or higher healthcare positions Current Texas RN licensure Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Exceptional ability to support nursing leadership functions in a complex healthcare environment. Proven ability to plan, organize, and coordinate initiatives that align with organizational goals and regulatory standards. Advanced interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to build collaborative relationships. Proven capacity to lead through influence and credibility. Ability to analyze operational challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to solutions that enhance patient care and organizational performance. Exceptional ability to analyze and execute on large amounts of complex data. Advanced familiarity and understanding of performance improvement principles, leadership expectations, and risk-related activities within a hospital setting. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to evolving needs, and maintain professionalism under pressure. 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters