Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Chief Nursing Officer

El Dorado Springs Behavioral Health Hospital  |  Tucson, AZ

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.

• 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.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire. 
• One year of experience preferred

Why join us 

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: 
 

What we're looking for 

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• ASLS certification preferred

More about El Dorado Springs Behavioral Hospital

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.