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Nursing
Nursing is the pulse of patient care — especially at Stormont Vail Health. Our nurses are committed to providing exceptional care, consistently going above and beyond to treat, comfort, and help their patients. Our nurses understand that “Nurse” is not just a job or title, but a calling.
Just Another Magnet Monday Podcast
Just Another Magnet Monday Podcast is a fun and informative conversation with Stormont Vail Health’s Chief Nursing Officer, Carol Perry, hosted by MollyPatt Eyestone with Marketing and Communications.
The nursing profession is a critical component of modern healthcare and we’re dedicated to exploring the many facets of this essential field. In addition to daily duties, Stormont Vail nurses are getting ready for the upcoming American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet site visit for the 4th Magnet Designation. In preparation, each episode of Just Another Magnet Monday podcast will feature an interview with Carol Perry and an experienced nurse at Stormont Vail. Listeners will learn about the latest developments in nursing practice, research, and education at Stormont Vail, as well as hear open and honest conversation regarding challenges and rewards of working in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving field.
Whether you’re a practicing nurse, a student considering a career in nursing, a Stormont Vail team member, or simply interested in healthcare, wellness, and what’s happening at the organization on the floor, this podcast is sure to provide valuable insights and inspiration.
Magnet® Recognition
Stormont Vail has been a Magnet® recognized hospital since 2009. As part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, Stormont Vail must pass a rigorous and lengthy process that demands widespread participation from leadership and staff.
Being Magnet recognized is the highest honor a health care organization can receive for professional nursing practice. This credential has been shown to provide specific benefits to hospitals and their communities, such as:
Increased patient safety and improved quality
Increased patient satisfaction
Higher job satisfaction among nurses
Increased RN retention and lower nurse burnout
Join Our Team
Nurses are the backbone of our organization. That’s why we are committed to providing an exceptional environment to support nursing professionals at all stages of their careers.
In addition to jobs for registered nurses, our commitment extends to others who provide direct patient care on the nursing spectrum:
Patient Care Technicians
LPNs
CNAs
Find your place among the best by applying today:
Investing in Our Nurses
Training & Professional Development
Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned nursing veteran, Stormont Vail provides staff development based on the principles of Adult Learning Theory, as well as Patricia Benner’s Model of Novice to Expert. The model uses adult learning principles to build experience, competency, practice, and structure.
Professional development opportunities are available for Stormont Vail nurses in multiple ways:
Continuing Education symposia, workshops, Grand Rounds and other opportunities
Education reimbursement
Nursing Research Opportunities
Grants to attend professional and educational conferences and seminars
Support to pursue professional certification
Professional contribution ladders for all levels of nurses
State of the art Simulation Labs with high fidelity simulator mannequins
Nursing Residency Program
The Nursing Residency Program at Stormont Vail provides residents with the opportunity to transition into their career with the support and encouragement of leaders and team members.
Professional Governance
Shared Governance is the foundation of all Magnet organizations which promotes a culture of nurse empowerment.
It’s why nurses at Stormont Health are the voice of influence. Through our structure of Shared Governance, nurses set goals and priorities that drive decisions for nursing practice.
Shared Governance promotes the development of nurses to become leaders in an environment that fosters autonomy, and evidenced-based decision making.
Our Shared Governance Councils include:
Research Council
Practice Council
Professional Develop Council
Communications Council
Leadership Council
Nursing Excellence Awards
The nurses at Stormont Vail Health are the backbone of our organization and we couldn't appreciate them more.
One way we recognize our nurses each year is by asking team members to nominate their peers that have made significant contributions to the nursing profession in patient care, the community, and at Stormont Vail.
Hundreds of nurses are nominated each year. While all of our nurses deserve recognition, these winners are pillars in representing, promoting, and demonstrating the five tenants of Stormont Vail.
2023 Nursing Excellence Award Winners
Excellence in Nursing Practice
Julie Snyder, RN | Pavilion Critical Care Unit
Excellence in Nursing Practice
Melissa Tenbrink, BSN, RN | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Excellence in Nursing Leadership
Brooke McDonnell, BSN, RN | Primary Care
Excellence in Nursing Mentorship
Corey Gonzales, MBA-HCA, BSN, RN | Emergency Department
Excellence in Nursing Mentorship
Diane Martinek, BSN, RN | Cotton O’Neil Endoscopy Center
Excellence in Nursing Preceptorship
Elizabeth Bechard, BSN, RN | 6 North Oncology
Excellence in Nursing Preceptorship
Christi Colley, BSN, RN | Emergency Department
Excellence in nursing Research
Ashley Seematter, MSN, RN, RNC-OB | Baker School of Nursing
Excellence in Advanced Practice Provider
Stephanie Arbaize, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C | Palliative Medicine & Supportive Care
Excellence in Licensed Practical Nursing
Laney Bowers, LPN | Manhattan Primary Care
Excellence in Licensed Practical Nursing
Erica Pruyser, LPN | 7 South Post-Surgical
Excellence in Patient Care
Sally Gonzalez, PCT | 6 South Medical Surgical
Excellence in Patient Care
Gisselle Flores Gutierrez, PCT | Birthplace
Excellence in Patient Care
Shannon Dilks, MA | Wound Care Center
Excellence in Distinguished Community Outreach
Leann Edington, BSN, RN | Learning & Talent Development
Rising Stars
Carrie Cummings, BSN, RN | Cotton O’Neil Endoscopy Center
Rising Stars
Jaclyn Wellman, RN | Meriden Clinic
Daisy Awards
The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize “super-human” efforts nurses perform. Stormont Vail Health is among more than 1,000 health care organizations committed to the DAISY Award program.
However if you hear a patient or family member of a patient express their appreciation for the quality of care provided by their nurse, please encourage them to fill out our online nomination form.
Nursing Annual Report
Stormont Vail Health strives to provide the highest possible care to our patients and community, as shown in our Annual Report to the Community.
Professional Practice Model
At Stormont Vail, the Professional Practice Model is a tool to ensure that all nurses have the same core understanding of what it means to practice in our organization and culture. The mission, vision, and values of the organization and nursing form the foundation of our PPM. With patient-focused care at the core, our framework is rooted within a patient-centered care-delivery model and Watson's Theory of Caring. The development of therapeutic relationships with our patients and team members along with expressions of caring are core performance and behavior expectations for our organization. Providing compassion and delivering evidenced based care, working collaboratively and respectfully with our team members and our valued patients and families, ensures the highest quality of care. Emerging nursing areas tied to practice include promoting wellness for nurses themselves, patients, and the community; care transformation through the ways and models that care is provided; and improved patient experience by embracing and enhancing the voice and feedback from patients and team members on expectations and experience.
