New England Baptist Hospital Names New Chief Nurse

Michelle McGrory, DNP, RN, to lead nursing operations at Boston orthopedic hospital

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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New England Baptist Hospital, part of the Beth Israel Lahey Health system, has appointed Michelle McGrory, DNP, RN, as its new chief nursing officer. McGrory has over 20 years of experience at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, most recently serving as associate chief nursing officer.

Why it matters

New England Baptist Hospital is a teaching hospital affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine, so the chief nursing officer role is critical in overseeing nursing operations and ensuring high-quality patient care at the renowned orthopedic facility.

The details

In her new role, McGrory will lead nursing operations at New England Baptist Hospital, which is part of the larger Beth Israel Lahey Health system based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She previously served as associate chief nursing officer for care transitions, rehabilitation services, and length of stay optimization at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, one of the health system's flagship teaching hospitals.

McGrory was appointed as the new chief nursing officer on February 24, 2026.

The players

Michelle McGrory

A registered nurse with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, McGrory has over 20 years of experience at Beth Israel Lahey Health and was most recently the associate chief nursing officer at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.