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Orientation and
Mentorship
New Grad RNs tell us that one of the main reasons for their
selection of CVMC as an employer is our thorough, hands-on
orientation and New Grad Program. Specialty training and orientation
programs are available for Neonatal Intensive Care, Labor and
Delivery and Critical Care nursing. In addition, unit-based clinical
educators provide critical, ongoing support and mentoring for
patient care staff in Medical/Surgical/Orthopedics Services,
Neonatal Intensive Care, Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby Care Unit,
Definitive Observation Unit and Critical Care.
Career Planning
CVMC wants to help its employees further their careers and
educational goals. Our generous tuition reimbursement program helps
employees pursue health care-related degrees and certifications.
Many managers and department directors have been promoted from staff
positions, allowing the organization to benefit from employee
expertise and providing vital career enhancement opportunities. A
comprehensive array of continuing education programs are available
at no cost to employees. CVMC also offers CNA-to-LVN and “Budding
RN” programs to aid current employees in advancing their careers.
Clinical Ladder
Clinical ladders are in place for RNs and Surgical Techs, and others
are currently under consideration. The CVMC Clinical Ladder provides
experienced staff members with the opportunity for career
advancement, recognition and incentives to broaden current levels of
expertise. A subcommittee of the organization’s
Recruitment/Retention/ Work Environment Committee developed the
program.
Collaborative Medical
Staff
About 640 physicians are on staff at CVMC, with more than 70 percent
board certified in their specialty. They work together with nurses
and other employees to ensure a high quality of care for each
patient. Many physicians participate in continuing education
programs for nursing staff, from leading ongoing review sessions to
speaking at CVMC’s annual nursing conferences. The Chief of Staff
also co-chairs the hospital’s Nurse/Physician Communication Task
Force whose membership is comprised of nurses, physicians and
administrative staff from the Inter-Community and Queen of the
Valley campuses.
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