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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
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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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- New York State Office of Mental Health31
- Lexington Health20
- Trinity Health18
- Mercy Health17
- Mary Washington Healthcare15
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services340
- Education41
- Government & Public Sector27
- Insurance13
- Consulting & Professional Services11
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing officer jobs.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher degree required
- BLS and ACLS certification current and in good standing
- Minimum two to five years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant setting
- Demonstrated supervisory or charge nurse leadership experience
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Tips for Your Nursing Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
Hospital nursing officer roles prioritize acute care metrics and unit oversight, while government or public health postings weight population-level outcomes. Mirror the language in each listing so your resume speaks directly to the hiring panel's priorities.
Highlight your licensure and certifications upfront
Registered Nurse licensure, BLS, and any specialty certifications like CEN or CCRN should appear in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume. Recruiters screen for these before reading anything else in your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nursing officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare clinical scenario responses in advance
Nursing officer interviews frequently use situational questions about staffing shortfalls, patient safety incidents, or interdepartmental conflict. Practice structured responses using real examples from your experience so your answers are specific and confident under pressure.
Research each facility's nurse-to-patient ratios
Before accepting an offer, confirm actual staffing ratios on the unit you'd lead. This signals to interviewers that you understand operational realities, and it protects you from accepting a role where workload expectations are unmanageable.
Follow up with the hiring panel after your interview
Send a brief note within 24 hours that references a specific topic from the interview, such as a quality initiative you discussed. It reinforces your clinical judgment and organizational fit in a way a generic thank-you note does not.
Nursing Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nursing officers?
The companies hiring the most nursing officers right now include New York State Office of Mental Health, Lexington Health, and Trinity Health, with the largest share of openings in New York, South Carolina, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems, federal agencies, and long-term care networks tend to post the highest volume of nursing officer roles on an ongoing basis.
How many nursing officer jobs are remote?
About 3% of nursing officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with most in-person roles tied to direct patient care units or facility oversight. Sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include care coordination, utilization review, and telehealth nursing supervision, where direct bedside presence is not required.
How do you become a nursing officer?
Start by earning a BSN and passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain your Registered Nurse license. Gain clinical experience in a specialty area, then pursue leadership roles such as charge nurse or unit supervisor. Many employers also expect a graduate degree in nursing leadership or healthcare administration for senior nursing officer positions, along with relevant specialty certifications.
Can you get hired as a nursing officer with little experience?
Entry-level nursing officer roles do exist, particularly in government health agencies, military settings, and long-term care facilities that provide structured orientation programs. Strengthen your application by earning a charge nurse designation during staff-level roles, completing a leadership internship, or obtaining a certification like the Nurse Executive credential even before you hold a formal officer title.
What does the nursing officer interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone screen by HR, followed by a panel interview that includes nursing leadership and clinical staff. You'll be asked situational and behavioral questions about staffing decisions, patient safety incidents, and conflict resolution. Some facilities add a written case study or a tour of the unit where you'd be expected to demonstrate operational awareness and clinical judgment.
Where can I find and apply to nursing officer jobs?
You can find and apply to nursing officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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