UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene are welcoming a new Vice-President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer. Jeff Alvarez, MSN, RN has been appointed to those positions. He transitioned from UPMC East and UPMC McKeesport where he held the same two positions. According to a news release from the hospital, Alvarez has goals of strengthening the entire patient and team experience by enhancing care delivery, access and operational excellence. Alvarez is a Donora native and lives in Monongahela. He earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Pittsburgh and his master’s degree in nursing from Carlow University. Alvarez has been with UPMC in various nursing leadership positions over the last 20 years.