Artman appointed Chief Nursing Officer for Harris and Swain
Rebekah Artman, MBA, BSN, RN, CCRN, CPPS.
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Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital, Duke LifePoint hospitals, are pleased to announce that Rebekah Artman has been named chief nursing officer for both facilities. In this elevated leadership role, Artman will guide overall nursing strategy and clinical operations, leading initiatives that support exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience across the region.
Artman has served both hospitals as senior nursing officer since early 2025, collaborating closely with hospital and system leadership to strengthen nursing practice and engagement. Transitioning into the CNO role expands her scope and influence as the top nursing executive for both hospitals.
Artman began her healthcare career at Harris Regional Hospital in 2007 as a certified nursing assistant. After becoming a registered nurse in 2009, she worked as an ICU nurse and advanced into leadership roles at Haywood Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, where she championed initiatives around patient safety, nurse retention and evidence-based practice. Her career then led to Lifepoint Health’s Assistant Chief Nursing Officer development program and ACNO roles at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina, and Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, Nevada.
A native of Robbinsville, N.C., Artman remains focused on strengthening clinical excellence, elevating nursing voices and advancing healthcare access for rural communities.