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Tucson, Arizona

Chief Nursing Officer - Carondelet, St. Joseph's Hospital

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

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.

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for the strategic direction, operational oversight, and clinical excellence of nursing services. They will partner with executive leadership to advance quality outcomes, strengthen nursing practice, and foster a culture of safety and innovation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current RN license and a Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. The role requires at least 10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including 5 years in a senior role within an acute care hospital.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Strategic PlanningQuality ImprovementPatient SafetyRegulatory ComplianceChange ManagementTeam BuildingFinancial AcumenBudget OversightServant LeadershipTalent DevelopmentRelationship Building

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 60% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
37%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Nursing Administration (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 574 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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