HCA Healthcare Appoints Rossitto as Chief Nurse Executive Following Sudden Departure
Event summary
- Erica Rossitto has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at HCA Healthcare, effective February 1, 2026.
- Rossitto previously served as Senior Vice President and Assistant Chief Nurse Executive, overseeing operations support and leadership advocacy.
- The appointment follows the sudden passing of Sammie Mosier, the previous Chief Nurse Executive, late last year.
- Rossitto holds an MBA with a focus in healthcare management and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, along with Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certification.
The big picture
HCA Healthcare’s appointment of Rossitto highlights the ongoing challenges of leadership succession within the healthcare industry, particularly concerning clinical leadership roles. The sudden departure of the previous Chief Nurse Executive underscores the importance of robust succession planning and the potential for disruption in a sector already facing significant workforce shortages. Rossitto’s experience in operational support and leadership advocacy suggests a focus on stabilizing nursing operations and addressing burnout within HCA’s 100,000+ nursing workforce.
What we're watching
- Workforce Stability
- The speed at which Rossitto can stabilize nursing leadership and morale following Mosier’s unexpected departure will be a key indicator of operational resilience.
- Clinical Outcomes
- How Rossitto’s focus on clinical excellence and professional development translates into measurable improvements in patient care and reduced adverse events warrants close observation.
- Operational Efficiency
- The extent to which Rossitto can leverage her experience in emergency, trauma, and surgical services to drive efficiency gains across HCA’s extensive network will be critical.