Dr. Mason leads the departments of nursing as well as patient care services at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a two-time Magnet designated institution. She holds the same role for Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, which recently became the first hospital in Massachusetts and fourth in the world to earn Magnet with distinction status. An experienced nursing executive who joined Brigham earlier this year, Dr. Mason oversees more than 4,500 nurses in clinical and leadership roles, practicing in inpatient and outpatient areas of hospitals as well as ambulatory and community health centers. She also serves as an adjunct professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Prior to her current role, Dr. Mason was senior vice president of patient care services and CNO for the hospital division of The MetroHealth System, which is also based in Cleveland. She has also held leadership roles including as CNO at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center and University Hospitals Bedford and Richmond Medical Centers, located in Ohio.
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Becker's Recognition
Julia Mason, DNP, RNhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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Hospital and Health System CNOs to Know
CNOs are responsible for overseeing nursing departments, launching novel initiatives and maintaining outstanding patient care outcomes. These leaders bring a unique blend of clinical and leadership experience to their roles.
Nurse Executive
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