Brigham and Women's Hospital in the US has appointed Julia Mason as the new chief nursing officer (CNO) and senior vice-president (SVP) of Patient Care Services. 

The new appointment will come into effect from 10 June 2024.  

After assuming the new role, Mason is expected to bring her experience in nursing and leadership roles to support Brigham's commitment to providing enhanced patient care. 

Mason will be joining Brigham from The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, Ohio, where she currently holds the position of SVP of Patient Care Services and CNO for the hospital division.  

Commenting on her appointment, Mason said: “I’m so pleased to join the Brigham family and am deeply committed to continuing the Brigham’s long tradition of excellence in nursing. I’m honoured to be a part of such a talented team of healthcare providers.” 

With over three decades of experience in the nursing field, Mason's career began as a clinical nurse deployed in critical care settings, Brigham noted. 

Throughout the past 12 years, Mason has held various leadership positions within the healthcare sector.  

Her previous roles have also included chief nursing officer at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center and UH Bedford and Richmond Medical Centers, both located in Ohio.  

Additionally, she has served as Vocera Communications’ senior clinical executive. 

Brigham and Women’s Hospital chief operating officer and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital president Kevin Giordano said: “We are very excited to have Julia join our leadership team here at the Brigham. Julia is deeply focused on fostering positive practice environments that support nurses and all care team members in providing excellent care to patients. 

“She is very much looking forward to joining the Brigham family and supporting our culture of excellence, dedication to compassionate, high-quality care, and our exceptional nursing and Patient Care Services teams.” 

Brigham and Women's Hospital, which is a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system as well as Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, specialises in serving a diverse patient population from the US, New England, and over 120 countries globally. 

Brigham’s network includes 1,200 doctors working throughout New England in 150 outpatient practices.