Chief Nursing Officer
Jill Payne, DNP, RN, CENP, was named Chief Nursing Officer of Hendricks Regional Health in January 2026.Prior to coming to Hendricks, Jill served as Market Chief Nursing Officer for Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana. Before stepping into that position, she was Chief Nursing Officer over five Ascension facilities. Prior to joining Ascension, Jill was System Chief Nursing Officer at Med Center Health in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Her expansive career includes serving as Associate Chief Nurse Executive at IU Health.
Jill has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana State University and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of Indianapolis. She earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Indianapolis. Jill is a Certified Executive in Nursing Practice (CENP).
Jill grew up in Brownsburg along with her husband, Aaron, who has served as a law enforcement professional in Hendricks County for over 30 years. Their daughter, Jessica, is a graduate of Plainfield High School.