Hospital Sisters Health System has announced that Jennifer Morton has been named chief nursing officer for the HSHS Wisconsin market. She will begin her role May 4.
Morton will oversee nursing functions, best practices and operational efficiencies across HSHS hospitals in northeast Wisconsin: HSHS St. Vincent Hospital, HSHS Mary’s Hospital Medical Center and HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital in Green Bay; HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan; and HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls.
“Nursing is the heart of every health care organization, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to support and champion this team in Wisconsin,” said Morton. “Together, we’ll continue building on the incredible work already happening — work that is rooted in respect, accountability and innovation, ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of care.”
Morton joins HSHS with extensive health care management skills and nursing leadership experience. Most recently, she served as the national senior director of nursing practice for Ascension.
She received her bachelor of science in nursing, her master’s in nursing administration and her doctor of nursing practice all from Jacksonville University.
Additionally, she was featured in Jacksonville Business Journal’s 40 under 40 and is a member of American Organization of Nursing Leadership.
