via Ascension Careers
$120K - 200K a year
Oversee nursing services and clinical operations, collaborate with leadership, and develop policies.
Must have a master's degree, RN licensure, 5+ years of experience, and leadership experience.
Details Ascension Tennessee is seeking an Assistant Chief Nurse Officer to join our leadership team. • Department: Administration • Schedule: Full-time • Location: Murfreesboro, TN • Eligible for annual bonus planning Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. Responsibilities Serve as direct support to the Chief in executive management of nursing services and clinical to support associates, including driving adherence to standards of professional practice and regulatory requirements. Oversee the operational responsibility for a group of patient care areas and/or special projects or initiatives. • Engage and assemble stakeholders to drive results focusing on health care economics, quality/safety nurse sensitive indicators, case management, continuum of care, regulatory management and healthcare operations. Attract, recruit and retain talent, cultivating engaged nurses, leaders and support staff focused on high-quality care driving the consumer experience. • Collaborate with executive leadership to execute business strategies that improve overall performance metrics and financial performance. • Formulate policies and procedures consistent with recognized standards of professional practice and compliance of regulatory standards. • Foster a culture of appreciation, belongingness, inclusivity, diversity and equity to drive the associate experience. Develop professional communication and information for the hospital’s top nursing leader. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education: • Master's degree required. Work Experience: • 5 years of experience required. • 10 years of experience preferred. • 2 years of leadership or management experience required. • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred. Additional Preferences Additional Preferences: • 3+ years of Director level experience in a hospital setting • Current Registered Nurse license without restrictions #Le@der Why Join Our Team Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify
This job posting was last updated on 12/17/2025