The St. Alexius Department of Nursing utilizes its presence in promoting an environment that fosters a holistic approach to healing, caring, support and education to the patient, family and community.
We believe nursing care at St. Alexius is patient/client centered as evidenced by:- Respecting the rights of all to fair and equal treatment consistent with the Mission of St. Alexius Medical Center.
- Empowering the patients/clients to direct their care by providing education and resources to effect a positive outcome.
- Including families and/or significant others in the plan of care and recognizing personal values, rights and religious beliefs.
- Providing care in a goal-directed manner that enhances clinical care and patient safety.
- Affirming care that responds to the spiritual needs of patients/clients, their families and/or significant others.
We believe nursing is an independent and collaborative provider of health care as evidenced by:- Accepting responsibility, accountability, and authority for actions commensurate with independent levels of expertise.
- Respecting the contributions of all health care providers in planning, delivery, and evaluation to assure continuity.
We believe healthcare providers are most successful in a positive and supportive environment as evidenced by:- Participating in decision making processes which involve nursing practice.
- Recruiting and retaining excellent personnel.
- Encouraging and supporting innovation.
- Effectively utilizing human and fiscal resources.
- Encouraging and supporting the personal and professional development of each healthcare provider.
Positive role modeling and mentoring. - Attention to the cultural and ethnic diversity within the healthcare setting.
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