South Shore Health seeks a visionary leader and relationship builder to serve as the Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) for our Parent Child Division. Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the ACNO collaborates with stellar ACNO colleagues, executive leadership and clinical teams to shape the future of pediatric, neonatology, and maternity care.
This is a unique opportunity to lead high-performing teams, develop strategic initiatives, and drive excellence across the care continuum. The ACNO will be responsible for modeling a culture focused on quality, safety, employee engagement, patient-centered outcomes, and fiscal responsibility. The ideal candidate will bring deep clinical expertise, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a commitment to advancing equity and innovation in healthcare delivery.
In this pivotal role, you will:
Oversee clinical care and operations for inpatient maternal-child services, including Labor & Delivery, NICU, Pediatrics, and collaborate with related outpatient services such as the Bridge Clinic and Maternal Fetal Medicine
Lead strategic initiatives that enhance care delivery, transitions of care, and community partnerships.
Embrace and uphold professional practice standards guided by ANA, AWHONN, NANN, and SPN.
Promote nursing excellence, talent development, and a culture of inclusion and accountability.
Use data and analytics to evaluate outcomes and drive performance improvement.
Represent the CNO when needed and serve as a liaison for statewide and professional initiatives.
We are seeking an authentic, results-driven leader with a passion for patient care, people development, and innovation. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of clinical expertise and leadership in one of the Parent Child areas: Neonatal Intensive Care, Labor/ Delivery, or Pediatrics. MSN or MS with BSN required, Doctorate strongly preferred.
South Shore Health is located in Weymouth, MA, 17 miles south of Boston proper. The South Shore is home to some of New England’s most charming and iconic seaside communities. The South Shore offers outstanding school systems, access to a plethora of outdoor activities, cultural events, entertainment, and robust sports culture! As a well-established, independent health system with deep ties to the community, we enjoy tremendous support from our local community. Relocation assistance is available.
Questions? Please contact Brenda Welch, Director of Talent Acquisition for South Shore Health System at bwelch@southshorehealth.org for a confidential initial conversation
