JACKSON, Wyo. — St. John’s Health (SJH) announced Monday that Jennifer Chiappa, MSN, has been hired as the Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Clinical Officer at the hospital.
“It became very clear to me during our competitive interview process that Jen is viewed by her colleagues as an excellent leader,” SJH CEO Jeff Sollis said. “As a candidate, she distinguished herself based on her communications skills and her deep understanding of the strengths, challenges and unique opportunities we have at SJH.”
Chiappa has worked at SJH since 2015, starting as a registered nurse and clinical educator. She has served as the director of the Primary Care Unit (PCU) and director of the inpatient physical rehabilitation program. As director of the PCU, Chiappa was responsible for the largest and busiest nursing department at the hospital.
In October 2021, SJH announced that Chief Nursing Officer Marsha Sensat was no longer employed at SJH; she assumed the position in April 2019. Chiappa and two other registered nurses, Mary Ponce and Naomi Starcevich jointly filled the CNO position following Sensat’s departure.
“I’m incredibly excited for the future of St. John’s Health, and I am honored to be our first Chief Clinical Officer, in addition to Chief Nursing Officer,” Chiappa said. “I’m looking forward to continuing to enhance our quality care and service excellence while SJH supports and develops our workforce.”
In the role of Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Clinical Officer, Chiappa will be responsible for all SJH nursing, as well as tasked with building deeper collaborative relationships among the outpatient clinics, the clinical ancillary departments, surgical services, quality and clinical education.
Chiappa earned her BSN from Montana State University in Bozeman and her Master’s in Nursing Leadership and Management from Walden University.
