Seanna Zimmerman Joined Concord Hospital Health System
The former Providence hospital leader took on the role of system chief nursing officer in August.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Nursing Jobs
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Seanna Zimmerman joined the three-hospital Concord Hospital Health System as senior vice president and system chief nursing officer on August 24, 2026. She transitioned to this role following her previous tenure at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island.
Why it matters
Her appointment comes as the Concord health system manages a nursing workforce that includes union-represented staff at its Laconia and Franklin campuses. The leadership team aims to improve communication with staff through a dedicated advisory council of front-line nurses.
The Concord Hospital Health System operates three hospitals and maintains a CNO advisory council comprised of approximately 20 front-line nurses. This council has been holding monthly meetings since its first session on June 9, 2026.
The players
Seanna Zimmerman
She serves as the senior vice president and system chief nursing officer for the Concord Hospital Health System.
SEIU 1984
This is the labor union that represents nurses at the Concord Hospital-Laconia and Concord Hospital-Franklin campuses.
The details
During her first six weeks, Zimmerman conducted rounds on every nursing unit and performed two-hour shadowing shifts with bedside staff. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to bridge the gap between front-line employees and leadership via the CNO advisory council.
Timeline
September 2025: Nurses at the Laconia and Franklin campuses unionized with SEIU 1984.
June 9, 2026: The CNO advisory council held its inaugural meeting.
August 24, 2026: Seanna Zimmerman officially joined the Concord Hospital Health System.
Market Landscape
This leadership appointment follows the September 2025 unionization of nurses at Concord Hospital-Laconia and Concord Hospital-Franklin. The move positions the system's new nursing leadership to address labor relations alongside the established CNO advisory council.
Patients and staff may see shifts in nursing management policies as the new chief nursing officer integrates into the three-hospital system. The monthly advisory council meetings are designed to provide front-line nurses with a formal channel to influence system-wide nursing practices.
The takeaway
Effective nursing leadership in a multi-campus health system often requires direct interaction between executives and bedside staff. Establishing advisory councils can help maintain communication channels between administration and nursing teams.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis.
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