UnityPoint Health – Trinity has named Jane Denten as its new chief nursing officer. Ms. Denten joined the Quad Cities team as interim CNO in February 2023.
Since her arrival, she has been working collaboratively with medical staff and providers to help achieve clinical quality targets and patient experience goals.
The UnityPoint leader brings more than three decades of experience in nursing to UnityPoint Health. She will serve as CNO for UnityPoint Health – Trinity, which covers the Quad Cities region and Muscatine.
“We are so pleased and excited to have Jane Denten as a permanent member of our leadership team,” says Dr. Toyosi Olutade, the interim market president and chief medical officer for UnityPoint Health – Trinity.
“Jane’s strong leadership skills and background in nursing make her the perfect fit for this leadership role,” he said in a news release. “She has been working diligently with our team members to continue delivering quality care, strengthening patient satisfaction and creating opportunities for our nurses to advance their careers, while continuing to attract new and top-notch talent to join our nursing teams.”
Ms. Denten joined UnityPoint Health after nearly 34 years serving patients at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge. She most recently served for 10 years as the CNO leading nursing operations and strategic initiatives, care management and clinical documentation for the 645-bed teaching hospital.
Prior to that, she led multiple service lines including neuroscience, oncology, and surgery. Her leadership helped the hospital earn Magnet designation four times.
“We have the best nurses in the Quad Cities and I’m grateful to be taking on the role as chief nursing officer,” Ms. Denten said in the release. “I’m honored and privileged to work alongside an amazing team here at UnityPoint Health. This opportunity will allow me to continue doing what I love while also giving back to a wonderful community.”
