HSHS names Chief Nursing Officer for Wisconsin Market
April 09, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a leading Catholic health ministry with operations in Illinois and Wisconsin, has announced that Jennifer Morton, DNP, MSN, RN, has been named Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for the HSHS Wisconsin Market. She begins her role May 4, 2026.
As CNO, 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 healthcare 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 healthcare 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 (AONL).
“As we build on our strong tradition of nursing excellence, we are excited to welcome Jennifer as our Chief Nursing Officer,” said Bob Erickson, President and CEO, HSHS Wisconsin Market. “Her leadership will be instrumental in advancing our nursing practice, empowering our teams and continuing to shape the future of patient care.”
For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.
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About Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS)
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is a nonprofit Catholic health care ministry founded in 1875. Dedicated to our Mission to reveal and embody Christ’s healing love for all people through high-quality Franciscan health care, HSHS clinicians provide exceptional care centered on the whole person. Based in Springfield, Illinois, HSHS employs nearly 11,000 colleagues who provide care in 13 acute-care, children’s and critical access hospitals and home health and hospice programs in Central and Southern Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin. HSHS is aligned with more than 1,000 primary and specialty physicians and advanced practitioners through its owned affiliates HSHS Medical Group and Prairie Cardiovascular and its partnership with Prevea Health. For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.
As CNO, 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 healthcare 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 healthcare 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 (AONL).
“As we build on our strong tradition of nursing excellence, we are excited to welcome Jennifer as our Chief Nursing Officer,” said Bob Erickson, President and CEO, HSHS Wisconsin Market. “Her leadership will be instrumental in advancing our nursing practice, empowering our teams and continuing to shape the future of patient care.”
For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.
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About Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS)
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is a nonprofit Catholic health care ministry founded in 1875. Dedicated to our Mission to reveal and embody Christ’s healing love for all people through high-quality Franciscan health care, HSHS clinicians provide exceptional care centered on the whole person. Based in Springfield, Illinois, HSHS employs nearly 11,000 colleagues who provide care in 13 acute-care, children’s and critical access hospitals and home health and hospice programs in Central and Southern Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin. HSHS is aligned with more than 1,000 primary and specialty physicians and advanced practitioners through its owned affiliates HSHS Medical Group and Prairie Cardiovascular and its partnership with Prevea Health. For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.
