Dr. Julia Mason
About Dr. Julia Mason
Dr. Julia Mason serves as the Chief Nursing Officer for Inpatient Services at The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, Ohio, a position she has held since 2022. With a diverse background in nursing and healthcare management, she has held various roles including Clinical Operations Manager and Nursing Supervisor across several healthcare institutions.
Work at The MetroHealth System
Dr. Julia Mason serves as the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Inpatient Services at The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, Ohio. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the management and oversight of nursing operations within the inpatient care settings. Her role involves ensuring high standards of patient care, implementing nursing policies, and leading nursing staff to enhance patient outcomes.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Dr. Mason has a diverse background in healthcare management. Prior to her current role, she worked as an Operations Engineer at University Hospitals of Cleveland from 2014 to 2015. She also served as Clinical Operations Manager at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center from 2010 to 2013. Earlier in her career, she held the position of Nursing Supervisor at Southwest General Health Center from 2001 to 2003 and worked as a Clinical Nurse at the same institution from 1999 to 2010.
Board Membership at Lifebanc
In addition to her clinical roles, Dr. Mason has been a Board Member at Lifebanc since 2022. Lifebanc is an organization focused on organ and tissue donation, and her involvement reflects her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes beyond the hospital setting.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Mason has an extensive educational background in nursing and healthcare leadership. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare/Leadership from Baldwin Wallace University from 2015 to 2017. She is currently pursuing a Miller Nurse Executive Post Doctorate Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University. Additionally, she has achieved a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Kent State University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing Leadership from The Ohio State University.
Early Career in Nursing
Dr. Mason began her nursing career with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which she completed from 1986 to 1990. She worked as a registered nurse at Holy Cross Hospital from 1993 to 1998 and at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics from 1990 to 1991. Her early experiences laid the foundation for her extensive career in nursing and healthcare management.