Chief Administrative Officer Jobs in Arizona
Chief Administrative Officer jobs in Arizona are open across Scottsdale, Tucson, and Phoenix and other Arizona metros, with employers like Northwest Medical Center, Banner Health, and HonorHealth hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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HonorHealth - 8125 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Category:
Clinical Operations
Shift:
Day
Department:
Nursing Administration
Ideal candidates for this role will have experience in complex multi-site ambulatory leadership.
Monday-Friday Days
Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)
At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY
The Ambulatory Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO), Ambulatory (System/Floating), is a system level nursing leader responsible for execution, integration, and standardization of ambulatory specialty nursing practice across HonorHealth physical locations. This role operates as an extension of the VP–CNO, Ambulatory and provides enterprise aligned nursing leadership for ambulatory nursing domains that are distributed across multiple sites and are not anchored to a single campus.
The role does not reside at or own operational accountability for a specific campus. Instead, it functions as a floating, system level leader who partners in a matrixed and integrated manner with campus nursing and operational executives to support consistent nursing practice, quality, safety, workforce development, and regulatory alignment across ambulatory settings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Nursing Practice & Professional Governance:
- Ensure ambulatory specialty nursing practice is aligned with enterprise professional practice standards, policies, and evidence based guidelines.
- Support consistent implementation of shared governance structures, councils, competencies, and professional practice expectations across ambulatory specialty nursing domains.
- Partner with campus CNOs, acute nursing leaders, and professional practice leadership to maintain unified nursing standards for dual domain services.
- Collaborate with the Vice President of Professional Practice and Clinical Excellence on practice alignment, competency development, and professional advancement pathways.
Clinical Quality, Safety & Regulatory Alignment:
- Provide oversight and support for quality, safety, and risk management outcomes within assigned ambulatory nursing domains.
- Support compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and licensure requirements applicable to ambulatory nursing services.
- Monitor quality metrics, patient experience indicators, and clinical performance trends across ambulatory locations.
- Partner with campus and system leaders to support corrective action planning and performance improvement initiatives when gaps are identified.
Operational Leadership & Execution:
- Support ambulatory nursing operations across sites by partnering with campus leaders on staffing models, workflows, and care delivery processes.
- Provide coaching, escalation support, and operational problem solving assistance to ambulatory nursing leaders and managers.
- Partner with operational and service line leaders to align ambulatory nursing execution with service line goals and patient care needs.
- Support planning and implementation of new ambulatory services, programs, or specialty nursing models as directed.
Workforce Development & Talent Management:
- Support recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention strategies for ambulatory nursing staff within assigned domains.
- Partner with Human Resources and nursing education teams to ensure effective orientation, ongoing education, and competency validation.
- Participate in performance management, succession planning, and leadership development efforts for ambulatory nursing leaders.
Financial Stewardship & Resource Support:
- Support fiscal stewardship by partnering with operational and finance leaders on labor productivity, resource utilization, and supply management within scope.
- Contribute to business planning and evaluation associated with ambulatory nursing service expansion, redesign, or integration.
System Collaboration & Integration:
- Serve as a connector between ambulatory, acute, and system nursing leadership for shared or overlapping domains.
- Participate in enterprise nursing leadership forums and cross functional initiatives as assigned.
- Support communication and change management efforts associated with ambulatory nursing transformation and enterprise integration.
Education
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing or related field strongly Required
- Masters in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field. Preferred
Experience
- Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including ambulatory and/or specialty nursing environments. Required
- Demonstrated experience supporting nursing practice, quality, and operations across multiple sites or programs. Required
- Experience working within integrated health systems with both acute and ambulatory settings. Preferred
- Experience supporting shared governance, professional practice models, or Magnet aligned frameworks. Preferred
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse (RN) - License, Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arizona. Required
We're all in for your career.
Primary City/State:
HonorHealth - 8125 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Category:
Clinical Operations
Shift:
Day
Department:
Nursing Administration
Ideal candidates for this role will have experience in complex multi-site ambulatory leadership.
Monday-Friday Days
Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)
At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY
The Ambulatory Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO), Ambulatory (System/Floating), is a system level nursing leader responsible for execution, integration, and standardization of ambulatory specialty nursing practice across HonorHealth physical locations. This role operates as an extension of the VP–CNO, Ambulatory and provides enterprise aligned nursing leadership for ambulatory nursing domains that are distributed across multiple sites and are not anchored to a single campus.
The role does not reside at or own operational accountability for a specific campus. Instead, it functions as a floating, system level leader who partners in a matrixed and integrated manner with campus nursing and operational executives to support consistent nursing practice, quality, safety, workforce development, and regulatory alignment across ambulatory settings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Nursing Practice & Professional Governance:
- Ensure ambulatory specialty nursing practice is aligned with enterprise professional practice standards, policies, and evidence based guidelines.
- Support consistent implementation of shared governance structures, councils, competencies, and professional practice expectations across ambulatory specialty nursing domains.
- Partner with campus CNOs, acute nursing leaders, and professional practice leadership to maintain unified nursing standards for dual domain services.
- Collaborate with the Vice President of Professional Practice and Clinical Excellence on practice alignment, competency development, and professional advancement pathways.
Clinical Quality, Safety & Regulatory Alignment:
- Provide oversight and support for quality, safety, and risk management outcomes within assigned ambulatory nursing domains.
- Support compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and licensure requirements applicable to ambulatory nursing services.
- Monitor quality metrics, patient experience indicators, and clinical performance trends across ambulatory locations.
- Partner with campus and system leaders to support corrective action planning and performance improvement initiatives when gaps are identified.
Operational Leadership & Execution:
- Support ambulatory nursing operations across sites by partnering with campus leaders on staffing models, workflows, and care delivery processes.
- Provide coaching, escalation support, and operational problem solving assistance to ambulatory nursing leaders and managers.
- Partner with operational and service line leaders to align ambulatory nursing execution with service line goals and patient care needs.
- Support planning and implementation of new ambulatory services, programs, or specialty nursing models as directed.
Workforce Development & Talent Management:
- Support recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention strategies for ambulatory nursing staff within assigned domains.
- Partner with Human Resources and nursing education teams to ensure effective orientation, ongoing education, and competency validation.
- Participate in performance management, succession planning, and leadership development efforts for ambulatory nursing leaders.
Financial Stewardship & Resource Support:
- Support fiscal stewardship by partnering with operational and finance leaders on labor productivity, resource utilization, and supply management within scope.
- Contribute to business planning and evaluation associated with ambulatory nursing service expansion, redesign, or integration.
System Collaboration & Integration:
- Serve as a connector between ambulatory, acute, and system nursing leadership for shared or overlapping domains.
- Participate in enterprise nursing leadership forums and cross functional initiatives as assigned.
- Support communication and change management efforts associated with ambulatory nursing transformation and enterprise integration.
Education
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing or related field strongly Required
- Masters in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field. Preferred
Experience
- Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including ambulatory and/or specialty nursing environments. Required
- Demonstrated experience supporting nursing practice, quality, and operations across multiple sites or programs. Required
- Experience working within integrated health systems with both acute and ambulatory settings. Preferred
- Experience supporting shared governance, professional practice models, or Magnet aligned frameworks. Preferred
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse (RN) - License, Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arizona. Required
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Chief Administrative Officer Job Market in Arizona
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Who's Hiring
- Northwest Medical Center2
- Banner Health1
- HonorHealth1
- Optum1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief administrative officer jobs across Arizona.
- 10 or more years of progressive operations or administrative leadership experience
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-departmental budgets and operational planning cycles
- Strong background in policy development, compliance oversight, and regulatory reporting
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems and organizational performance tools
- Master's degree in business administration or public administration preferred for senior roles
Chief Administrative Officer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How many chief administrative officer jobs are there in Arizona?
There are 5+ chief administrative officer openings in Arizona on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Scottsdale, Tucson, and Phoenix. New positions post regularly as employers across Arizona hire.
Which Arizona cities have the most chief administrative officer jobs?
Scottsdale, Tucson, and Phoenix have the most chief administrative officer openings in Arizona right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire chief administrative officers in Arizona?
Employers hiring chief administrative officers in Arizona include Northwest Medical Center, Banner Health, and HonorHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote chief administrative officer jobs in Arizona?
Yes. About 0% of chief administrative officer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Arizona metros.
How do I apply for chief administrative officer jobs in Arizona?
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