Hospital group names chief nursing officer

FORT MYERS — Lee Health named Jennifer Higgins chief nursing officer, removing the interim designation.

With more than 20 years of nursing experience, Higgins will be responsible for leading nursing strategies that support Lee Health’s mission, vision, values and objectives, according to a statement. She’ll work with other leaders within the health system to develop continuous improvement strategies for clinical quality, safety and patient experience programs, the release adds. She will also create strategies for the recruitment and retention of high-quality nursing staff to Lee Health.