Kirby Bates Associates has been exclusively retained by South Shore Health to recruit an Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO), Parent Child Division. Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the ACNO will partner closely with a highly collaborative ACNO team, executive leaders, and frontline clinicians to shape the future of pediatric, neonatology, and maternity care across the system.
South Shore Health is a 396-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system serving the Greater South Shore region. It is the only community hospital in Massachusetts operating a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and one of just two hospitals in the state with a Level II Adult Trauma Center designation. The system delivers comprehensive, high-quality primary, secondary, and tertiary care, along with specialty services, home health, community care, emergency and urgent care, wellness, and preventative services.
This is a unique opportunity for an innovative, forward-thinking nursing leader to guide high-performing teams, advance strategic priorities, and elevate excellence across the maternal-child continuum. The ACNO will champion a culture grounded in quality, safety, patient-centered outcomes, employee engagement, and fiscal stewardship. The ideal candidate will bring deep clinical expertise, strong leadership acumen, and a passion for advancing equity, access, and innovation in care delivery.
South Shore Health is proudly Magnet®-recognized and a Beacon Award–winning organization.
South Shore Hospital Distinctions Include
- South Shore Hospital placed #11 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Regional Hospitals list.
- One of the busiest Emergency Departments in Massachusetts, including a dedicated Pediatric ED.
- Massachusetts’ first dedicated Obstetrics Emergency Department.
- One of the three busiest Cardiac Catheterization Labs in the state.
Opportunity Highlights
- Provide executive leadership for high-performing Maternal-Child inpatient services, including Labor & Delivery, NICU, and Pediatrics, while partnering closely with outpatient programs such as Maternal Fetal Medicine and the Bridge Clinic.
- Lead and shape strategic initiatives that enhance care delivery, strengthen transitions of care, and expand partnerships across the community and region.
- Advance professional nursing practice rooted in ANA, AWHONN, NANN, and SPN standards, and champion a culture of clinical excellence, inclusion, and accountability.
- Elevate nursing engagement, professional development, and shared governance across the Parent Child Division.
- Leverage data, analytics, and evidence-based practice to evaluate outcomes, inform decisions, and drive performance improvement.
- Serve as a key representative of the CNO and an influential voice in statewide, regional, and professional initiatives impacting maternal-child health.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees required, one of which must be in Nursing; Doctorate preferred.
- Eligible for or active RN licensure in Massachusetts.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical and leadership experience in a Parent Child specialty (NICU, L&D, or Pediatrics).
- Prior ACNO experience preferred; academic medical center experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with or understanding of Magnet® principles.
EEO Statement
Kirby Bates Associates is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.