Dr. Austin oversees about 8,000 nursing professionals throughout the BJC HealthCare system’s eastern region. She is the system’s most senior nursing executive. She is responsible for patient and integrated care management strategies, patient safety platforms, clinical care managemet system direction, and staff support. In her role, she puts into practice initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, standardize care and improve clinical workforce effectiveness. She joined the system in 2022 from University Health in San Antonio, where she was serving as senior vice president and chief nursing executive.
