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HCA Florida JFK North Hospital names Jessica l. Miller as chief executive officer

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital has named Jessica L. Miller, BSN, RN, MBA, as its new chief executive officer, marking her return to Palm Beach County. Miller brings more than a decade of healthcare leadership experience and a unique career journey spanning frontline patient care, clinical leadership and hospital operations.

August 17, 2026
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West Palm Beach, FL — HCA Florida JFK North Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica L. Miller, BSN, RN, MBA, as its new chief executive officer.

Miller returns to Palm Beach County after serving as chief operating officer at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami. She previously served as chief nursing officer at St. Mary's Medical Center and Palm Beach Children's Hospital, where she led nursing operations.

With more than a decade of executive healthcare leadership experience, Miller brings a deep understanding of hospital operations with an expertise in service lines, including emergency services, trauma, women's services, oncology, neonatal intensive care and critical care. Her career began on the front lines of patient care as a monitor technician and certified nursing assistant before she advanced through clinical and leadership roles, including director of clinical quality improvement, chief nursing officer and chief operating officer. These experiences have given her a unique appreciation for the dedication of every member of the healthcare team and the vital role each person plays in delivering outstanding patient care.

" I am confident Jessica will bring her proven leadership, unwavering commitment to Excellence ALWAYS and passion for patient care to HCA Florida JFK North Hospital as she leads the hospital into its next chapter of growth and service.," said Charles Gressle, president of HCA Healthcare East Florida Division.

Miller earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration from Florida International University, where she also serves as an adjunct professor in the Health Service Administration Program. She is passionate about mentoring future healthcare leaders and has remained actively involved with numerous nonprofit organizations throughout South Florida.

"I am honored to join HCA Florida JFK North Hospital and return to Palm Beach County," said Miller. "I look forward to working alongside our dedicated physicians, colleagues and community partners to continue providing exceptional care and advancing the health of our community."

As CEO, Miller will oversee the hospital's strategic direction, clinical quality, operational excellence and continued commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care to residents throughout Palm Beach County.

Published:
August 17, 2026
Location:
HCA Florida JFK North Hospital

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