Ms. Kim oversees and manages nursing practice and patient care services, including strategic planning, patient satisfaction, quality and care coordination. Her skills at leading large, diverse teams are evidenced by the medical center being named as Healthgrades “100 Best Hospitals in America.” Under her leadership, nursing units earned the Beacon Award, PRISM Award and two accreditations with the Magnet Recognition Program. Additionally, she has created a highly successful clinical ladder program. Her focus on education has led to 98 percent of the hospital’s nursing staff holding, at minimum, a bachelor of science in nursing. She sustains a strong culture of shared decision-making, collaboration and caregiver engagement.
Becker's Recognition
Julie Kim, MSN, RNhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

Executives
153 Hospital and Health System Chief Nursing Officers to Know
After years of navigating their hospitals and health systems through the COVID-19 pandemic, chief nursing officers are now addressing staffing shortages, managing nursing budgets and creating professional pathways for the next generation of nurses.
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.
2024 Winner

Executives
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.
2025 Winner

