Dr. Sisk leads nursing strategy and workforce development for a large nonprofit health system, overseeing approximately 14,000 nurses and advancing clinical practice, education, research and innovation. He launched a 44,000-square-foot institute for nursing excellence as well as a state-of-the-art simulation and training center designed to strengthen workforce pipelines and reduce barriers to entry. In addition, he co-led the creation of HEAL High School, a $31 million Bloomberg Philanthropies–funded program integrating secondary education with healthcare career pathways. Under his leadership, first-year RN turnover declined from 21% to 9% in two years, overall RN turnover fell below 10% and the system eliminated reliance on contract labor. He elevated the voice of nursing through a systemwide professional governance congress and expanded advocacy engagement, with more than 180 nurses participating in legislative initiatives. Dr. Sisk also advanced nurse-led research and evidence-based practice, supporting nearly 200 publications and presentations in a single fiscal year and piloting innovations such as virtual nursing, robotics and workflow automation. A retired U.S. Army Major, he brings extensive system-level and military leadership experience to his role.
