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Above All Else,
we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
In this issue:
Dear Research Medical Center Family, Every day, I see the tremendous patient care you deliver while living our mission. When we make a positive impact on the lives of our patients and families, the impressions people have of Research Medical Center grow strong, and they leave here with a warm feeling inside. This became very personal to me recently so I have to tell you about it!
Page 2: Welcome New Leadership Page 3: In the News Page 4: I. C.A.R.E. Team Spotlight: STAR Program at Research Psychiatric Center Page 5: Above All Else - Notes From Patients Page 7: Complex GI Oncology Symposium Page 8: 435 Magazine’s 2015 Best Docs Page 11: KC Midwives Page 12: Nursing Recruitment
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Last month I received a text from my father-in law that our beloved Marj (my husband’s aunt) had a head bleed and was at a non-HCA hospital in Overland Park. I immediately spoke to our cousins and urged them to transfer her to our Research Medical Center’s level-one stroke center. RMC physicians and I discussed the situation with the ED physician at this other facility and 45 minutes later Aunt Marj was being treated in our ICU for a 5 cm hemorrhagic stroke. There is no better place for patients like Aunt Marj to be treated. The ICU team, Dr. Blatt, Dr. Coffman, the OR team and angio team sprang into action. The care and concern they expressed was incredible - the nurses held my cousins’ hands and joined in a prayer as she went off for emergency brain surgery. The care on the 6th floor was outstanding. I so clearly saw the seamless teamwork among our therapists and nurses. We have an incredible team of imaging experts who validated her improvement throughout the week. She was dismissed to home nine days later including a brief stay in our rehabilitation unit Marj Burkholder under the care of Dr. Debroy. Last year Research Medical Center treated 53 hemorrhagic stroke patients, more than any other hospital in the region. Each of one is someone’s special family member. I can’t thank and praise all of you enough! “Above All Else” rose to a higher meaning for my family and me. Enhancing patient experience is so very important to Research Medical Center’s success. Families notice and I appreciate your efforts. Sincerely,
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Welcome New Leaders Patrick Avila recently joined Research Medical Center as the Vice President of Operations. He comes to us from Lee’s Summit Medical Center where he served for three years; first as the Director of Rehabilitation Services and then as Associate Administrator/Ethics and Compliance Officer. Patrick has earned master’s degrees in physical therapy and in business administration. Patrick will bring his 15 years of leadership experience to Research Medical Center to help develop our people, build our brand and enhance our quality of care.
Rob Schlicht has been promoted to Vice President and Administrator of the Research Brookside Campus. Rob is a proven leader who has served in several leadership capacities at Research Medical Center since 1999. Rob holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Banking and a master’s degree in Physical Therapy. His new focus will be administrative direction and coordination of all functions and activities on the Research Brookside Campus. He will direct business development and growth strategies, work to enhance employee engagement and patient satisfaction, and will oversee property management and campus space development. He will also assume responsibility for the Adult Health Clinic.
Krisha Klug recently joined Research Medical Center as the new Director of Ortho/Neuro/Trauma. With 17 years of nursing experience, Krisha comes to Research Medical Center with extensive experience in med/surg, telemetry, education, and management. She received her BSN from Barnes College of Nursing at UMSL and her MSN at Med America Nazarene University. Most recently she served as the Manager of Staffing Operations and Float Pool at North Kansas City Hospital where she improved staff morale and retention through effective communication, proactive problem resolution, and creating a positive work environment and quality patient outcomes.
Megan Kelly, was promoted to Director of Adult and Senior Adults at Research Psychiatric Center from her position as the Unit Manager for the Geriatric Psychiatric Unit. She has a unique and varied background which includes working in psychiatry, neurology, rehabilitation, and long term nursing care. She contends that communication within her nursing staff, physicians and patient’s families lead to providing optimal care. Megan has lived in Kansas City the majority of her life and began her nursing career at the Research Brookside campus when it was known as Baptist Medical Center. She credits much knowledge from her years in working on the medical side of things and feels she has come back full circle into psychiatry as she describes this arena as returning to her “roots.”
Troop 396 Volunteers at Research Medical Center Scott Bjerke, MD’s son Duncan with his Eagle Scout Troop 396 and his wife, Janet Bjerke. The Eagle Scout Troop participated in organizing a volunteer project. They worked with the Pastoral Care Department at Research Medical Center to become approved volunteers who visited patients, read to them and gave them each a teddy bear. The volunteer project was well received by hospital staff and employees alike.
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Lance Snyder, MD, Featured on KCTV5’s It’s Your Health To view the newscast, visit the Newsroom on www.ResearchMedicalCenter.com.
Lance Snyder, MD, of Research Orthopedic and Reconstructive Specialists at Research Medical Center spoke about common overuse injuries and tips on how to avoid them. With losing weight and getting into shape being a common New Year’s resolution, Dr. Snyder urges people to not try to do too much, too soon and most importantly, don’t forget to stretch. To make an appointment with or refer patients to Dr. Snyder, call (816) 276-7410.
Austin Lehr, DO, Discusses Frostbite on KSHB 41 To view the newscast, visit the Newsroom on www.ResearchMedicalCenter.com. Austin Lehr, DO, with the Grossman Burn Center, explained what can happen to your skin if exposed to the cold for long periods of time. If you plan to be outdoors during the cold, remember that exposure to extreme cold can cause frostbite, a serious condition that requires emergency care. To make an appointment with or refer patients to Dr. Lehr, call Kansas City Vascular and General Surgery at (913) 754-2800. Grossman Burn Center 2316 E Meyer Blvd. • Kansas City, MO 64132
Something Beautiful is Happening at Midwest Women’s Healthcare Specialists’ Research Medical Center hosted grand re-opening events at both of the newly remodeled Midwest Women’s offices, in the Northland and at the 6400 medical office building. These offices have beautiful new space for patients to get great care. Our OB/GYNs, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives offer comprehensive health care services for women. For an appointment, check out any one of their three locations: Research Medical Center 6400 W Prospect Ave., Suite 598 • Kansas City, MO 64132 (816) 444-6888 Research Medical Center Brookside Campus 6675 Holmes, Suite 300 • Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 333-6352 Northland Location 5330 N Oak Trafficway, Suite 203 • Kansas City, MO 64118 (816) 421-3115
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I C.A.R.E. A monthly focus on a Research Medical Center team The STAR (Stress, Trauma, Addictions & Recovery) Military Unit at Research Psychiatric Center serves the mental health needs of active duty and other full-time service members, reservists and their families. We are determined to provide our nation’s heroes with the care they deserve; to do that we’ve created a program that allows service members to reside on their own dedicated unit. With an average length of stay of 28 days, we work long and hard side-by-side with our service members to tackle the tough issues unique to military service. Specifically, our trauma and PTSD modality focuses on issues related to the full spectrum of traumatic experience, whether experienced in childhood, adulthood or during military service (including combat). We believe the STAR Program can and does make a difference. We have highly experienced unit staff, many of whom are current or former service members, including clinicians and staff with combat and deployment experience. During their stay with us, our military patients engage in intense therapies designed to prepare them for a return to duty, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), among others. Also, understanding the need for support and treatment beyond the inpatient experience, the STAR Unit provides a full spectrum of programs including both an inpatient and a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). We are proud to serve our men and women in uniform. Our work each day is extremely rewarding because we know that are patients can and do leave our care healthier. Our patients have, literally, fought for this nation; so, we fight for and alongside them in the battle for better mental health! Provided by Brad Epperly, Director of Military & Community Development
William Rosenberg, MD, Treats Wounded Israeli Soldier Tamir Movshovitz is an Israeli soldier who was injured last year while stationed at the Israeli-Syrian border. Movshovitz was operating as a first lieutenant with the Israeli paratroopers. He and his fellow paratroopers received reports that two Syrian infiltrators were entering into Israeli territory on the Syrian side of the security fence. The Syrians had laid a trap for the Israel Defense Forces, planting an IED bomb that they were able to explode from a distance. Several soldiers were severely hurt, including Movshovitz, whose body was littered with shrapnel. “They are souvenirs,” joked Dr. Rosenberg, while visiting with Movshovitz and his young wife. His family had a relationship with Dr. Rosenberg, who they had met while they were both living in Cincinnati 20 years ago. This twist of fate proved vital for Movshovitz, since Dr. Rosenberg was able to advise the family and their doctors in Israel regarding the treatment of the young soldier’s lingering injuries. Today Dr. Rosenberg is a neurosurgeon with Midwest Neurosurgery Associates and is based at Research Medical Center. He is also the founder of the Center for the Relief of Pain, and is a leading expert in modern-day neurosurgical techniques for pain control. Dr. Rosenberg explained that “Tamir needed a device implanted in his leg to help the pain.” He encouraged Movshovitz to have this procedure, which isn’t available in Israel. Through the two families’ friendship, the connection was made and after some discussion, the IDF agreed to send Movshovitz to Kansas City for the procedure. “We put an electrode on his sciatic nerve, which stimulates into the foot and helps with the pain. Beforehand he couldn’t even put his leg on the floor. Now he can walk,” Dr. Rosenberg said. “I am the same person as before the injury,” Tamir chimed in. “You know that when you swear to your country to serve in the army, that something like this might happen. You do this with a lev shalem (whole heart).” Reprinted with the permission of “The Jewish Chronicle.” For the full article, visit www.kcjc.com.
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Above All Else, We Are Committed to the Care and Improvement of Human Life Giving each patient and their family the best patient experience is a top priority at every Research Medical Center entity. This means every patient, every time and every touch. Always. Not Sometimes, Not Usually. Always. When patients take the time to let us know they had a great experience, we’ll share them. Below is a sampling from last month. “I want to send a HUGE shout out to Mary Kramer and her team (specifically Julie Gerlach, Amanda Briones, Alex Linderer, and Estella Pengelley)!! A patient’s mother called to let me know how AWESOME the nurses were who took care of her daughter. Her daughter has special needs and her mother is her full-time caregiver. She stated that the nurses took care of everything while her daughter was inpatient, and they also provided the utmost quality of care. Thank you Mary and your team for providing excellent care and proving that Research Medical Center is #1!! Congratulations on a job well done.” -- Fran Bieberly, Patient Relations Coordinator “I was in your rehab unit for over 3 months and just wanted to tell everyone that had anything to do with my care was very kind, caring, and compassionate and they all have hearts of gold!!! They kept me laughing, wiped my tears on bad days and went above and beyond to take care of me. I fell in love with all of them. They are my brothers and sisters in healthcare! I felt like a part of the family! Since I had to spend Christmas there, they all did everything possible to ensure my family and I had a wonderful Christmas and we sure did have one of my most memorable Christmas’ ever!! The therapy team was absolutely amazing, I went from barely able to sit up to just needing a little help. I would name them all but there are too many to name!! I miss everyone already and I’ve only been home a few days!!! I can never possibly thank all of you nearly enough. There were days I didn’t even want to make it, but they pushed me thru it and made things better!!! I love you all dearly.” “There are three nurses who took care of me post op. They did an outstanding job. I know them by first name only - Amber (Wytesko), who worked the day shift; Amanda (Briones), who worked the evening shift, and Julie (Gerlach), who worked the night shift. They were quick, competent, and decisive, pleasant, and hard working. What more can you ask? I hope you pay them well so that they continue to work for you thereby affording other of your patients their fine care.” “Bobby (Ziegler) and Danielle (Rechterman) were amazing and did a great job with the IV stick. I will never have another MRI without them!” “Karen (Wagner), just wanted to thank you for the excellent care you gave me. Please set up your situation so that you can work in any department in the hospital ‘cause the next time I am in the hospital, I want you to be my nurse!!! Best wishes to you.” “I would like to thank all of the ICU nurses and workers. I especially remember one of you making me a milkshake. In fact, she made more as I was being released from the ICU as a celebration. I just wanted to you to know that you made me feel like a real person, and that meant something to me. You calmed me as I learned about one procedure or another. You became in my mind as God’s hands taking care of me. Whenever I was awake, I felt God’s presence through you. I thank all of you. Without your knowledge and skills who knows where I might be. I don’t remember much of anything except the excellent care I received from everyone. Thank you all. Keep up the good work and care. You all make the medical field shine.” “Katrina (Wollard) has been a very caring person. Seems to always be close when needed. She is calm, soft spoken, and soothing the patient at all times. As the wife of a patient, she is so pleasant and I have enjoyed her.” “Her (Katrina Wollard) service the past two days has been totally amazing!!! Whenever I was confused about anything, she would make sure I understood anything. She made sure I was comfortable at all times. She is amazing!!!” “Thank you for the care I received. Your staff made me feel at home; I believe their bedside manners and impeccable service sped me to recovery. Debbie was especially thoughtful. When she visited me prior to my being moved to the 6th floor, I was deeply touched. I knew she truly cared about my well-being. Choosing Research Medical Center is the best choice I’ve made in a long time.”
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Palliative Care at Research Medical Center Hello everyone! Warren Stark, MD, and I are pleased to announce Research Medical Center has a Palliative Care Program up and running! I would like to share a little bit of what we do with you. • Palliative care comes from the word “palliate,” which means “to ease.” • Palliative care refers to patient and family centered care that optimizes quality of life by anticipating, preventing, and treating suffering. • Palliative care throughout the continuum of illness involves addressing physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs to facilitate patient autonomy, access to information and choice. • Palliative care teams also provide education and support to hospital staff regarding symptom management, communication issues, ethical dilemmas, family conferences, goal setting and resource utilization. We have to ask the question are we preserving life or prolonging death? Our job as palliative care providers is to gently help patients and families reach conclusions that are in line with their goals, and then do our best to achieve those goals. The message of Palliative Care is to improve the quality of life. Provided by Rhonda Drury, APRN, CHPN, Palliative Care NP, Research Medical Center
Continuing Medical Education Opportunity for Research Medical Center Physicians MED Talk “Ailing in the Air,” by Anne Sly, MD, Goppert-Trinity Family Care Wednesday, February 4, 2015 12:00pm - 12:30pm -- lunch will be provided Research Medical Center Boardroom The Education Committee is excited to announce that February’s MED Talk will be “Ailing in the Air,” presented by Anne Sly, MD. M (microbes) E (environment) D (disease) Talks are 30 minute presentations aimed at providing learning experiences for physicians that are topical and relevant in today’s healthcare environment. Dr. Sly will discuss medicine on airplanes and managing medical emergencies in flight. MED Talks will be held on the first Wednesday of every month from Noon - 12:30pm with the hope that physicians will be inspired to participate in these information sharing opportunities. Anne Sly, MD
AAFP Prescribed credit (0.5 hours) will be awarded to attendees.
For more information, contact Barbara LeGault in the Medical Staff Office at (816) 276-4467, or by email at barbara.legault@hcamidwest.com.
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You’re Invited to Learn: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Complex GI Oncology Register Now! A Multidisciplinary Approach to Complex GI Oncology Symposium is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center. Presented by The Research Foundation, Liver and Pancreas Institute, the Ed Bixby Institute at Research Medical Center and the Institute for International Medicine (INMED), this symposium will provide attendees with the tools and knowledge needed to identify and treat various hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies of their patients. For attending, physicians can earn up to 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and nurses may receive up to 4.25 contact hours. Please note that registration fees will increase by $20 after March 27. To learn more about the Multidisciplinary Approach to Complex GI Oncology Symposium or to register, please visit www.theresearchfoundationkc.org or call the Foundation office at (816) 276-4218. The program agenda is as follows: 8:00 am: Registration 8:10 am: Welcome & Introduction; Facilitator: Faisal Jafri, MD, FACG, AGAF Moderators: Joe Cates, MD, Jaswinder Singh, MD, Bradley Freilich, MD, AGAF 8:15 am: Faisal Jafri, MD - The Need for a Multidisciplinary Approach to GI Oncology 8:45 am: Jaswinder Singh, MD - Update on Complex GI Oncology 9:15 am: Bradley Freilich, MD - Multidisciplinary Approach to the Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma 9:30 am: Morning Break 9:45 am: Andrew S. Kennedy, MD, FACRO - Updates in the role of Radiation Therapy for Complex GI Cancers 10:30 am: Richard Geer, MD, FACS - A Surgical Approach to pancreatobiliary disease 11:30 am: Lunch 12:00 pm: Panel of Physicians - Multidisciplinary Case Discussion (A multidisciplinary conference brings together all the diverse medical disciplines linked in the care of a hepatobiliary or pancreatic cancer patient: radiologists, pathologists, medical and radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists and hepatologists, pain management, surgeons, social workers, clinical research and navigation, to construct a unique treatment plan for each patient. We will demonstrate the inner workings of Research Medical Center’s Liver Pancreas Conference by discussing de-identifed patients and developing plans of care) 1:00 pm: Summary/Evaluation 1:15 pm: Adjournment Provided by Brooke Taylor, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, The Research Foundation
William Rosenberg, MD, to Serve on Prestigious Scientific Advisory Committee Dr. Rosenberg, Neurosurgeon with the Neuroscience Institute at Research Medical Center and Medical Director of the Center for the Relief of Pain, was recently asked to serve on the Scientific Advisory Committee for the Harvard Global Equity Initiative-Lancet Commission on Global Access to Pain Control and Palliative Care. The lack of global access to pain control and palliative care throughout the life cycle constitutes a global crisis and action to close this divide between rich and poor is a moral, health and ethical imperative. By coupling evidence-based advocacy with advocacy-inspired evidence the Committee can identify and implement policies and programs that would end the tragedy of health and travesty of justice of permitting poor patients to suffer unnecessary pain, while simultaneously helping all people to avoid unnecessary suffering during and at end of life. Other members invited to serve include Atul Gawande and Desmond Tutu. R e se a r c h M e d ic a l C e n t e r • k e e p i n g you i n f o rm e d w i t h t h e l at e s t n ews • F e b rua ry 2 0 1 5
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Integrated Waste Stream Solutions (IWSS) Program Volume Data
These pie charts above represent how Research Medical Center compares with Practice Green Health Environmental Award Winner’s Industry Standard. RMC’s Regulated Medical Waste is in sync with PGH Standards. Let’s keep increasing our Recycling efforts! • Educational Training in-services by Stericycle will resume January - March 2015. Topics include: Waste Disposal Compliance, Waste Reduction Practices (i.e. Recycling, Regulated Medical Waste Minimization), & Proper Segregation of Pharmaceutical Waste. Please contact your supervisor if interested. • The Brookside Campus has Recycled 74,728 lbs (37 tons - AVG 3.11 tons/month) to date (Jan. - Dec. 2014)! • Integrated Waste Stream Solutions Sustainability Newsletter to be distributed via e-mail to all hospital staff. This newsletter will include updates, weight data, tips on recycling and waste reduction, along with healthcare compliance information. •
EVS Department is looking at installing a new Cardboard (OCC) Baler unit in the Supply Chain Storage Room on B Level. This new proposed unit will help accommodate the volume of cardboard generated in the hospital and will hopefully avoid “Mount Cardboard.”
Provided by John Compton, Healthcare Sustainability Specialist
Healthcare Community Credit Union Visa Credit Cards • Rates as low as 5.75% APR* • Introductory rate as low as 4.90% APR* for the first year • No annual fee • 25-day grace period on all purchases • No balance transfer or cash advance fees Auto Loans Refinance your existing auto loan from another lender and we will help you Skip-A-Payment. Rates as low as 1.9% APR* Mobile Banking Your nearest branch is now at your fingertips! Download the app TouchBanking, code: cuonthenet, to transfer money, deposit checks, and check your balance. Contact Madeline (816) 276-9403 or Dwight (816) 276-9404 for more details. Not a member, join today at www.cuonthenet.org, on B-Level of Research Medical Center or using your smartphone: *APR=Annual Percentage Rate, based on credit history and other factors
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February 4: MED Talk - “Ailing in the Air” with Anne Sly, MD, Research Medical Center Boardroom, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Everyone has heard the old saying, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But have you ever heard a slice of dark chocolate a day keeping the doctor away? When chocolate is made with 70% cocoa the level of antioxidant availability is greatly increased. These antioxidants may help fight heart disease, which is why we celebrate dark chocolate during the month of love, February! As with many food products, too much of a good thing may be harmful, so when eating dark chocolate be sure to use moderation to avoid taking in too many saturated fats. This month we will be selling different promotional items in the café and will have a dark chocolate fondue station with the dietitians Friday, February 13. Share a dark chocolate treat with your special Valentine this year, guilt-free!
February 20: Winter Nursing Education Symposium, Research Medical Center, Classroom J/K on B-level, 8:00am - 12:30pm March 12: Annual Competency Fair April 1: National Walking Day April 11: Complex GI Oncology Symposium, Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 8:00am - 1:15pm April 17: American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon, Overland Park Convention Center, 10:00am 1:30pm May 7: Southtown Business Meet and Greet, Research Medical Center May 16: Research Medical Center Annual NICU Reunion, Details TBD
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KC Midwives Certified Nurse Midwives offer comprehensive OB/GYN services for women of all ages.
Julie Gorenc, CNM
Katie Lorand, CNM
Sheila Roth, CNM
Diane Utz, CNM
Kara Winkler, CNM
OB/GYN services provided by Research Medical Center’s Certified Nurse Midwives include:
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Well Woman / Annual Examinations (pelvic and breast exams) Pre-Conception Counseling and Prescribing Medications Basic Infertility Testing and Counseling Gynecological Care and Biopsies Management and Treatment of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Menopause and Hormone Management Incontinence Diagnosis, Management and Surgical Treatment
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Obstetrical Care OB / GYN Patient Education Endometriosis Diagnosis and Care Pelvic Pain Diagnosis and Treatment STD Testing and Counseling Post Menopausal Care
KC Midwives Office Locations: Research Medical Center Brookside Campus 6675 Holmes Road, Suite 300 Kansas City, MO 64131 Call (816) 333-6352 for an appointment.
Research Medical Center – Northland Location 5330 North Oak Trafficway, Suite 203 Kansas City, MO 64118 Call (816) 333-6352 for an appointment.
Lee’s Summit Medical Center Women’s Center at Lee’s Summit 2000 SE Blue Parkway, Suite 220 Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 Call (816) 333-6352 for an appointment.
Cass Regional Medical Center Obstetrics and Gynecology Care 2820 E. Rockhill Road Harrisonville, MO 64701 Call (816) 333-6352 for an appointment.
Each nurse midwife is certified by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. They deliver all their patients at Research Medical Center.
Bright Horizons Offers On-Site Childcare for Research Medical Center/HCA Families Bright Horizons Child Development Center is also open to the community.
Now enrolling infants. February 2015 special: $25 off enrollment fee if enrolled by February 27, 2015. Please contact Bright Horizons via email at researchmedical@brighthorizons.com or by calling (816) 276-4610 to arrange a visit and/or register. R e se a r c h M e d ic a l C e n t e r • k e e p i n g you i n f o rm e d w i t h t h e l at e s t n ews • F e b rua ry 2 0 1 5
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Research Medical Center is hiring wise night nurses for night and weekend patient care and you may earn a $3,000 referral bonus per nurse you refer who we hire! Make referrals by completing the form linked below (one for each candidate). New nurses need to be hired or accept a full-time night or weekend bonus-eligible position by January 31, 2015. Whoooo can I refer? • Any nurse who is not a current employee of any HCA Midwest Health facility who, • Has a minimum of two years of experience. • One referral bonus can be paid per nurse hired. To refer a nurse and be eligible for the bonus, contact Amy Less at (816) 276-4176 to receive a referral bonus form. You may either send the completed form to Amy via e-mail at Amy.Less@hcamidwest.com or fax it to Research Medical Center’s Human Resources, Attention: Amy Less at fax number (816) 276-3571. Please call (816) 276-4176 or e-mail Amy to confirm receipt of your completed form. What’s in it for me? When Research Medical Center hires your full-time nursing candidates, you will get paid: • $1,500 per referred nurse who successfully completes 90 days of employment • And an additional $1,500 per referred nurse who successfully completes one year of employment (required taxes and deductions will be withheld from each payment). What’s in it for the new nurse? Research Medical Center is also offering these new nurses a $5,000 – 10,000 Night Owl Nurse bonus. When we hire a new full-time night nurse in any of our inpatient units, surgery department, emergency department, or cardiac cath lab, he/she will get paid:
• $5,000: $1,000 at 90 days of employment, $1,500 at one-year anniversary, $2,500 at completion of two years working at one of the best hospitals in the region. (required taxes and deductions will be withheld from each payment) or • $7,500: $1,000 at 90 days of employment, $1,500 at one-year anniversary, $2,500 at two-year anniversary, and $2,500 at completion of three years working at one of the best hospitals in the region. (required taxes and deductions will be withheld from each payment) or • $10,000: $1,000 at 90 days of employment, $1,500 at one-year anniversary, $2,500 at two-year anniversary, $2,500 at three-year anniversary, and $2,500 at the completion of four years working at one of the best hospitals in the region. (required taxes and deductions will be withheld from each payment)
To apply for a nursing position at Research Medical Center, go to ResearchMedicalCenter.com/careers/nursing-jobs.dot.