Dr. Sintich serves as executive vice president and chief nurse executive for Inova, where she leads the system’s nursing professional practice team and oversees six CNOs across five hospitals and nursing informatics. In this role, she is responsible for systemwide nursing strategy, including models of care, staffing standards, patient experience and the integration of population health initiatives. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Sintich served as senior vice president and network CNO for Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health, providing executive oversight across a large, multi-hospital health system. Across more than two decades in nursing leadership, Dr. Sintich has driven clinical excellence, operational alignment and workforce optimization at scale. Her work consistently focuses on strengthening nursing practice, improving care delivery, and aligning nursing strategy with organizational and community health priorities.
Becker's Recognition
Maureen Sintich, DNP, RNhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

Executives
153 Hospital and Health System Chief Nursing Officers to Know
After years of navigating their hospitals and health systems through the COVID-19 pandemic, chief nursing officers are now addressing staffing shortages, managing nursing budgets and creating professional pathways for the next generation of nurses.
CNOs are responsible for overseeing nursing departments, launching novel initiatives and maintaining outstanding patient care outcomes. These leaders bring a unique blend of clinical and leadership experience to their roles.
2024 Winner

Executives
Hospital and Health System CNOs to Know
CNOs are responsible for overseeing nursing departments, launching novel initiatives and maintaining outstanding patient care outcomes. These leaders bring a unique blend of clinical and leadership experience to their roles.
2025 Winner

