Taylor named to Becker’s CNOs to Know List for 2026

Taylor named to Becker's CNOs to Know List for 2026

Published on November 06, 2026

UNC Health Southeastern Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Renae Taylor was named to Becker's Hospital Review's 361 hospital and health system CNOs to know for 2026 list.

Becker's wrote, "Each day, CNOs advocate for the nurses who deliver care, and in doing so, they advance healthcare for everyone."

According to the listing, "Ms. Taylor oversees all inpatient and outpatient nursing care across UNC Health Southeastern and leads safety initiatives systemwide. Ms. Taylor also holds direct responsibility for quality, infection prevention, pharmacy services, sleep, respiratory, surgical services, and maternal and child health. For the acute care division, Ms. Taylor implemented a tiered daily safety plan in which leaders connect virtually each morning to share updates on system impacts and identify potential concerns. Ms. Taylor has also helped drive reductions in inpatient length of stay and observation hours, and her enrichment programs have been credited with improving employee and patient satisfaction for four consecutive years. In 2026, UNC Health Southeastern earned an 'A' hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, an 'A' grade on the Lown Institute Hospitals Index and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a 'Best Hospital for Maternity Care.' Ms. Taylor previously served as the system's director of critical care."

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