Assistant Chief of Nursing Officer
Company: Humboldt Park Health
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 12, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary Humboldt Park
Health is searching for a strategic, experienced, people-centered
Assistant Chief of Nursing Officer to lead clinical operations,
elevate patient care, and drive nursing excellence across the
hospital. This senior nursing executive will shape organizational
strategy, strengthen clinical performance, and ensure high-quality,
compliant, and culturally aligned care. This role is ideal for a
transformational nursing leader who thrives in a fast-moving
hospital environment, champions frontline staff, and knows how to
turn clinical vision into operational impact. Key responsibilities
are listed below if you believe this is a good fit to you!
Leadership and Clinical Operations • Lead, coach, and inspire
nursing teams to deliver exceptional patient care and strengthen
nursing practice across the hospital • Build a culture of
accountability, ownership, and shared decision-making • Drive
recruitment, retention, career development, and succession planning
for nursing staff Regulatory, Quality, and Compliance • Maintain
required accreditation, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based
practice standards. • Establish, implement, and evaluate clinical
protocols, patient care programs, and nursing policies. • Analyze
quality trends and lead initiatives that improve patient outcomes,
safety, and experience. Strategic Planning and Performance
Improvement • Partner with senior leadership to plan and launch new
services that expand care offerings and increase revenue. • Lead
hospital-wide performance improvement efforts, including process
redesign and quality optimization. • Identify and remove non-value
costs to improve financial and operational performance. Financial
and Workforce Management • Develop and manage the nursing services
budget. • Ensure adequate staffing levels, appropriate skill mix,
and efficient resource allocation. • Promote a high-performing,
patient-centered, and cost-effective nursing environment.
Organizational Collaboration • Represent Nursing Services in
executive meetings, interdepartmental committees, and
multidisciplinary initiatives. • Collaborate with clinical,
operational, and administrative leaders to elevate service delivery
and patient experience. • Oversee multiple clinical departments and
ensure alignment with hospital goals and priorities. Qualifications
• 5 to 10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in a
hospital or health system • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
required; Master’s in Nursing or related field preferred • Active
RN license in the state of Illinois • CPR Certification required •
Specialty nursing certifications strongly preferred • Proven
experience driving clinical excellence, leading large teams, and
improving quality outcomes Top Skills for Success • Nursing
leadership • Hospital operations • Clinical quality and patient
safety • Regulatory compliance and accreditation • Workforce
planning and staffing • Budgeting and financial management • Change
management • Nursing education and staff development • Performance
improvement Benefits • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage • Life
Insurance and Short-Term Disability • 403(b) Retirement Plan • Paid
Time Off • Career growth and advancement opportunities in a
mission-driven hospital
Keywords: Humboldt Park Health, Elmhurst , Assistant Chief of Nursing Officer, Healthcare , Chicago, Illinois
