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Chief Nursing Officer - Carondelet, St. Joseph's Hospital
Tucson, Arizona
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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital | Tucson, Arizona
For more than 60 years, St. Joseph's Hospital has been a trusted healthcare leader in Tucson and Southern Arizona. As a Level I Trauma Center operating at a peak census of 275, the hospital delivers exceptional care across a broad range of specialties, including trauma, emergency medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and women's services. Home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and Carondelet Joint Replacement Center, St. Joseph's is recognized for its clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
Key distinctions include:
- Level I Trauma Center
- DNV-Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Nationally Certified Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs
- Joint Commission-Certified Joint Replacement Center
- Advanced Robotic-Assisted Surgical Services
As part of Carondelet Health Network, the organization is committed to exceptional patient outcomes through clinical excellence, innovation, safety, and compassionate care.
The Opportunity:
The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the strategic direction, operational oversight, and clinical excellence of nursing services and designated patient care functions.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the CNO will partner closely with physicians, executive leaders, and governing board members to advance quality outcomes, strengthen nursing practice, enhance employee engagement, and support continued organizational growth. This leader will foster a culture of accountability, innovation, safety, and excellence across the organization.
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will bring
- Progressive senior nursing leadership experience within a complex acute care environment
- Experience in trauma, emergency, critical care, and tertiary-care settings preferred
- Expertise in quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance
- Proven success leading transformational change and building high-performing teams
- Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and executive leadership skills
- Strong financial and operational acumen, including large-scale budget oversight
- A commitment to servant leadership, nursing excellence, and talent development
Qualifications:
Required
- Current RN licensure
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience
- 5+ years in a senior nursing leadership role within an acute care hospital
Preferred
- Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, EdD, or DHA)
- Experience within a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, or large tertiary-care organization
- ANCC Nurse Executive Advanced (NEA-BC) or comparable executive nursing certification
Why Carondelet St. Joseph's?
This is a premier opportunity for a visionary nursing executive seeking to make a meaningful impact within a highly regarded healthcare organization. The successful candidate will lead a talented nursing team at a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, while helping shape the future of patient care, clinical quality, and nursing excellence across the organization.
If you are a transformational healthcare leader looking to grow within a high-acuity, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to explore this exceptional opportunity.
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