Meet Karen Olsen
Mission Health – VP, Chief Nursing Officer

Karen’s Story

I joined Mission Health in 2011 because I wanted to be part of an organization with a focus on quality, patient-centered care and one who valued and empowered their team to create that future.  I have many years of nursing leadership and a wide range of clinical experience including being a retired Commander of the Navy Nurse Corps.

What Karen Does
VP, Chief Nursing Officer

I have responsibility for nursing services and other clinical service programs for Mission Hospital and outpatient departments of the hospital.  As CNO I represent the voice of the frontline caregiver ensuring their input is valued and nursing practice is supported.  Through my role I am able to influence change and am a strategic partner in organization-wide decision making.

Grooming Tomorrow’s Leaders at Mission

If growing your career matters – consider Mission Health.  Be a part of a professional team which offers “Mission Leads” – a leadership track including tuition reimbursement, leadership courses, professionally shared governance, clinical ladder and mentoring.

Why Work at Mission Health

There are a variety of very strong reasons to work at Mission Health; however, there we can sum it up in one word: opportunity.  No matter what department or direction you want to take your clinical nursing career – we have a place to learn and grow.