Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, seeks a dynamic, transformational leader to serve as its next Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). This is a great opportunity to join this highly respected pediatric system with an extraordinary mission and exceptional reputation both locally and nationally.
Founded in 1983, Phoenix Children's has grown from a hospital-within-a-hospital into a comprehensive, world-class, statewide pediatric healthcare network serving children and families across Arizona and the Southwest. Today, the organization has renowned programs and eight centers of excellence, earning a host of clinical accreditations and accolades, recruiting top physicians, executives and researchers and growing their large and integrated medical group to ensure coordinated, consistent care delivery. Today, the system is comprised of three campuses and a robust ambulatory network with over 40 locations serving 1.2 million unique pediatric patients with annual net revenue of $1.7 billion.
In 2025, Phoenix Children’s was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals for the 15th consecutive year. The health system also earned recognition as the top children’s hospital in Arizona for the sixth consecutive year. The system is deeply committed to being consistently excellent in outcomes and experience for children in the region.
The next CNO will be joining this nationally recognized system at an exciting time. As Phoenix Children's continues to grow and evolve, the next CNO will be a contemporary leader who will elevate nursing across the entire system, building a high performing culture of leaders that embodies Phoenix Children's unique culture while focusing on alignment with the system's strategic goals. Key areas of focus will be clinical quality and patient safety, nursing workforce stability, and fostering a culture of nursing excellence and innovation as Phoenix Children's is on the journey of achieving Magnet® Accreditation.
The ideal candidate will be a highly engaging leader who inspires teams to work closely toward a shared vision. This leader will be proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented, with demonstrated success in achieving positive outcomes in complex, dynamic, and multifaceted environments. The ability to balance strategy and innovation with stability and structure in a service-oriented way will be essential. The ideal candidate will understand the unique needs of a world-class, independent, university-affiliated health system and embody the empathetic culture of a pediatric healthcare institution. This leader must be passionate about and committed to the highest quality care for children and their families.
Please direct all applications, nominations and inquiries to Jim King, Luke Morris, Diane Smulling Smith and Molly Solomon using the link below or via email to [email protected].