Associate Chief Nursing Executive (ACNE)
Associate Chief Nursing Executive (ACNE) at Sutter Health — Berkeley, CA, US
- Company: Sutter Health
- Location: Berkeley, CA, US
- Employment type: Full-time
- Salary: $302,640–$484,224 a year
- Posted: 2026-09-25
About this role
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
ABSMC-Alta Bates Summit Med Center
Position Overview:
Responsible for supporting large entity nursing strategy across a large healthcare entity. Ensures the integration of best practices, regulatory compliance, and innovative patient care models. This role is critical in advancing nursing excellence, workforce development, and patient-centered care while aligning with the organization's mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
This position may only be utilized at large entities within Sutter Health as defined as ABSMC, CPMC, & SMCS. Sutter Health Chief Nursing Officer must approve utilization of the role.
Job Description:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing
- Master’s degree required.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
RN-Registered Nurse
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
8 years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Must be knowledgeable about health care and labor laws, regulations, accreditation requirements and clinical standards of practice.
- Must be familiar with various methods of care delivery, productivity, management, leadership, and quality improvement concepts.
- Must be familiar with all areas of professional clinical practice including the practice of medicine.
- Is cognizant of the principles of adult learning.
- Ability to plan, lead, organize, and execute in areas of responsibility to achieve desired outcomes / results.
- Excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in areas of negotiations and conflict resolution.
- Must have analytical problem-solving skills as well as the ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with diverse others including colleagues, managers, and medical staff and be able to teach and develop others.
- Must be able to prioritize, make decisions and set clear expectations for others and execute decisions in a timely manner.
- Experience with Lean methodologies, including Daily Engagement System, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Planning and Executive Kaizen events.
- Must be self-directed, forward thinking, and innovative.
Job Shift:
Varied
Schedule:
Full Time
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $302,640.00 to $484,224.00 / annual salary
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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