Ms. Carstens was first named the hospital’s chief nursing officer in 2008, then became CEO in 2016, according to local newspaper The Messenger. During her tenure, she oversaw capital improvements including a $31 million building expected to open in September.
A job posting to fill Ms. Carstens’ role will go live July 10. Leaders from UnityPoint Fort Dodge (Iowa) will collaborate with the hospital’s board of directors to name a successor, Storm Lake Radio reported.