Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Overview

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) | Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital

Mesa, AZ | Relocation Assistance Available

 

About Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital

 

Located in Mesa, Arizona, Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital is a leading provider of inpatient behavioral healthcare services for adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing mental health challenges. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment focused on stabilization, healing, and long-term recovery.

 

Conveniently located in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, Agave Ridge serves communities throughout Mesa, Phoenix, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe, and surrounding regions.

 

Why You'll Love This Role

 

We know that exceptional nursing leaders seek more than just a job. They're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, grow professionally, and lead with purpose. At Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital, you'll enjoy:

 

• Relocation Assistance and/or Sign-On Bonus
• Executive Career Growth & Leadership Pathways throughout Acadia Healthcare
• Exposure to CEO-in-Training and broader operational leadership opportunities
• Executive Mentorship from experienced corporate nursing leaders
• Competitive Executive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO including vacation, holidays, and wellness time
• Industry-Leading Leadership Development and Support
• The opportunity to shape culture, quality, and nursing excellence at a growing behavioral healthcare organization

 

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

 

 

Why Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital

 

This is more than a Chief Nursing Officer position. It's an opportunity to lead transformational change, develop future nursing leaders, and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients, families, and employees.

If you're a strategic nursing executive who thrives in behavioral healthcare and is passionate about clinical excellence, team development, and organizational growth, we'd love to connect with you.

Qualifications

• 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.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital, as part of Acadia Healthcare, is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

 

Your Time Matters to Us

 

We appreciate your interest in joining Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital. Every application is carefully reviewed, and while only candidates whose qualifications most closely align with our needs may be contacted, we sincerely thank all applicants for considering a career with us. Apply today and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients, families, and communities.

 

 

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