Mercy Names Janice Kucewicz Director of Inpatient Services

SPRINGFIELD — Janice Kucewicz has joined the nursing leadership team at Mercy Medical Center as director of Inpatient Services. In this role, she is responsible for the Orthopedic/Neurology, Urology, Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care, and Intermediate Care units.

Kucewicz has an extensive background in nursing leadership, most recently serving as chief Nursing officer at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Ludlow. She has also served as vice president of Quality, Process Improvement, and Behavioral Health at Baystate Wing Hospital and as executive vice president and chief of Hospital Operations at the former Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer. While at Wing, Kucewicz also served as senior vice president/chief Nursing executive and vice president for Nursing and Behavioral Health.

Kucewicz received her RN degree from St. Vincent School of Nursing and her BSN from American International College. She also holds an MPA in health/health care administration/management from American International College, and she is certified in risk management.