Jill Rollins

LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Health System has named Jill Rollins its new vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer.

Rollins will lead St. Mary’s nursing staff and manage all aspects of care programs and initiatives.

“I’m honored to join the St. Mary’s nursing and clinical teams to help ensure we’re always striving to improve the quality, safety and delivery of patient care,” she said in a news release. “I plan to heavily focus on reinforcing St. Mary’s high standard for clinical excellence, which will directly impact positive patient outcomes.”

Prior to joining Covenant Health, of which St. Mary’s is a member, Rollins spent 35 years at Bridgton Hospital, with 20 years in leadership roles such as vice president of nursing and patient care services, director of nursing and patient care services, in-patient nurse manager and emergency department manager.