Executive Chief Nursing Officer — Corrections Health

Maricopa County, AZ; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent work‑life balance

Growth opportunities within Maricopa

Affordable, comprehensive healthcare

Child care benefits (on-site)

Paid time off and parental leave

Wellness program with incentives

Arizona State Retirement System with 1

Job summary

Maricopa County's Correctional Health Services seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to provide executive leadership for nursing across its 24/7 jail healthcare system.

The CNO will lead a team of nursing leaders, collaborate with county leadership and external regulators, and balance clinical excellence with operational, workforce, and fiscal responsibilities while ensuring evidence-based, patient-centered care within a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Seven years of nursing experience in complex healthcare environments.
• Two years of nursing leadership with supervision and clinical oversight.
• Valid, unrestricted RN license issued by the state (Arizona preferred) or multistate via compact.
• BSN from an accredited program.
• Master's degree may substitute for up to two years of general nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership for nursing and clinical services across CHS facilities and 24/7 operations.
• Leads Nursing Managers and develops leadership capacity through mentoring and succession planning.
• Establishes standards of nursing practice aligned with laws, accreditation, and CHS policies.
• Partners with CHS leadership, MCSO, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Oversees staffing models, workforce utilization, and readiness for accreditation and performance goals.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder collaboration

Clinical governance

Education

BSN

Master's degree in Nursing/Healthcare Admin

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Job description

Maricopa County's Correctional Health Services seeks a Chief Nursing Officer to provide executive leadership for nursing across its 24/7 jail healthcare system.

The CNO will lead a team of nursing leaders, collaborate with county leadership and external regulators, and balance clinical excellence with operational, workforce, and fiscal responsibilities while ensuring evidence-based, patient-centered care within a correctional setting.