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Tenet Healthcare lists this Chief Nursing Officer - Carondelet, St. Joseph's Hospital opportunity in tucson, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well‑being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.
Our Story We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we’ve grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many 'firsts' in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.
Our Impact Today Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet’s operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.
Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value‑based care solutions.
Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.
Job Summary
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 recognizedLevel 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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Organization Description
Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do.
As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Worksite address
tucson, AZ, 85718, US
Who can apply
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