Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) | Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital

Mesa, AZ | Relocation Assistance Available

Your Impact as CNO

As Chief Nursing Officer, you will serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic oversight for all nursing services throughout the hospital.

You will:

• Drive nursing strategy, quality outcomes, and operational excellence
• Mentor, develop, and inspire nursing leaders and frontline teams
• Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, state, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee staffing models, workforce planning, and nursing resource allocation
• Partner closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
• Monitor quality metrics and champion continuous performance improvement initiatives
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, compassion, and patient-centered care
• Influence executive decision-making and support long-term organizational strategy
•  Lead employee engagement, retention, and nursing leadership development efforts

How We'll Support You

Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital combines the strength of the nation's largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare organization with the personalized culture of a community-focused hospital. You'll be supported by:

A collaborative and experienced local Executive Leadership TeamCorporate Nursing Leadership dedicated to mentorship and best practicesExecutive development resources designed to support long-term career growthDedicated recruiting and operational support to strengthen and grow your nursing organizationAccess to behavioral healthcare expertise and innovation from across Acadia's nationwide network

• Master’s degree in nursing or mental health nursing strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or commensurate experience required.
• 10 + Years of RN experience preferred
• Six years registered nursing experience required.
• Nursing leadership experience in a freestanding psychiatric hospital strongly preferred.
• Prior CNO/DON experience strongly preferred
• Two years behavioral health experience as and RN in an inpatient psychiatric setting required
• Three years of progressive nursing management or administrative nursing experience required.

Ready to Lead Behavioral Health Care in Arizona?

Take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape the future of behavioral health care at Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital in Mesa, AZ. As Chief Nursing Officer, you'll play a critical role in advancing clinical excellence, patient safety, employee engagement, and nursing leadership development in a high-impact behavioral health setting.

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