June 1, 2021 3:40 a.m.

CHI Mercy Health has announced that its new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer is Nancy Hoyt.

Hoyt joins Mercy from St. James Medical Center in Butte, Montana where she held the same role. A release said Hoyt has an expansive history in healthcare, serving in an executive role since 2004, providing operational and nursing leadership within three complex national health care systems, including Catholic Health Initiatives.

Hoyt started her career as a nurse in 1983. In addition to her direct healthcare experience, she has served as a lecturer and faculty member of Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, Oregon Health Sciences University, and at three community colleges as well.

Mercy’s current Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer, Deb Boswell, will retire on Friday.