Nurse Recruitment Book Spring 2021

Acute Care Services Acute Care Services is composed of Medical Surgical and Telemetry, Intensive Care, and Direct Observation patient care areas. Our nurses understand the vital role they play in assisting patients in achieving their health care goals and work closely together along the care continuum to meet the special needs of each patient. We are dedicated to fostering safe, healing environments and providing patient centered care with kindness and compassion. Our Acute Care Team includes, Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs), Staff Nurses, EKG Monitor Technicians, Patient Care Technicians, andNursingAttendants whowork alongside our multiple specialty services (Physical Therapy, Dietary, Speech Therapy, Cardiopulmonary, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Patient Educators, WoundChampions, PalliativeCare, Vascular Access) to support the nursing and medical plan of care. Our Clinical Nurse Leaders are expert nurses who serve as mentors and provide resources in their specialty areas. The CNL is instrumental in ensuring quality care and adherence to established standards of practice. Our nurses are committed to excellence and are proud of their achievements in reducing: Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI), Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI), Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI), Ventilator Associated Events (Ventilator Associated PNA-VAP), Surgical Site Infection Reduction, and Patient Falls. Our Nurses are proactive and prioritize bedside report, hourly rounds, bedside physician rounds, interdisciplinary rounds and timely communication with the healthcare team. Our nursing leaders have over 85 years of collective nursing experience and are dedicated to recruiting quality team members and helping our nurses achieve their professional goals. Our leaders are in search of creative, energetic, innovative, and caring nurses who have excellent communication skills, knowledge of evidenced-based practices, and a passion for patient advocacy. “The capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance” Pablo Casals

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