Chief Nursing Officer

Lifepoint Health®; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer for El Dorado Springs Behavioral Hospital in Tucson, AZ. You will drive the nursing strategy, ensure the highest standards of care, and collaborate with executive leadership to deliver exceptional patient services.

The role focuses on performance improvement, clinical excellence, and building a high-performing nursing team. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Nursing and RN licensure; a Master’s in Nursing, Business Administration, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all nursing operations in alignment with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices.
• Develop and implement strategic nursing plans to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in patient care.
• Champion performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives across the facility.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain top nursing talent to build a high-performing, compassionate care team.
• Manage nursing budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation to support operational goals.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing, medical staff, and executive leadership.

Job description

Your experience matters

El Dorado Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact in our local communities. As the Chief Nursing Officer joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

As the Chief Nursing Officer, you will be the driving force behind our nursing strategy, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and innovation. You'll collaborate with executive leadership to design and deliver exceptional patient services, lead performance improvement initiatives, and foster a culture of clinical excellence. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and oversee all nursing operations in alignment with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices.


• Develop and implement strategic nursing plans to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in patient care.


• Champion performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives across the facility.


• Recruit, mentor, and retain top nursing talent to build a high-performing, compassionate care team.


• Manage nursing budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation to support operational goals.


• Serve as a key liaison between nursing, medical staff, and executive leadership.


• Represent the hospital in professional organizations and community health initiatives.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options


• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.


• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.


• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).


• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school required. Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, or related health science field from an accredited school preferred.


• Registered Nurse license required per state regulations.


• Three years of clinical leadership experience and/or psychiatric/mental health field required.


• Nurse Executive Board Certified (NC-BC), Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP), or Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse (PMH-BC) certification preferred.


• CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.


• De-escalation certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

El Dorado Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Tucson, AZ. We provide inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Our programs offer caring, compassionate treatment for adults ages 18+.

Programs include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

EEOC Statement

\"El Dorado Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. El Dorado Springs Behavioral Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.\"

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.