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Energize your career with the forces of
magnetism
CONSIDERING A CHANGE in your work environment? Why not explore the ben-
efit a MagnetTM facility can offer?
The Magnet Recognition Program®
was developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary and
the credentialing arm of the American Nurses Association, to recognize
healthcare organizations committed to nursing excellence. In fact, Magnet
facilities have a culture of excellence not just in nursing but in all depart- ments and at all organizational lev-
els, as well.
These facilities provide nurses
with opportunities for professional and personal growth that, in turn, leads to better patient care and
greater job satisfaction. And, of course, greater job satisfaction leads to retention of experienced staff members and lower turnover rates.
Even during a nursing shortage, these organizations tend to offer: • higher nurse-to-patient ratios
• greater nursing autonomy and
control over nursing practice • better communication and
professional relationships • strong administrative and
organizational support for
nursing
• a stronger focus on the patient.
Because of this environment, Magnet hospitals attract and retain
better-educated, more competent nurses and achieve better patient
outcomes—fewer complications, lower mortality rates, and higher pa-
tient satisfaction. The lower staff turnover rate promotes a stable envi-
ronment where nurses know each other’s capabilities and have estab-
lished relationships with other health- care professionals. Clinical autonomy and control over nursing practice give
nurses an increased sense of respect, and nurses know they are valued members of
the healthcare team. See for yourself how the Forces of Magnetism can energize your
career! ✯ 42 American Nurse Today Volume 3, Issue 1
POUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL FORT COLLINS
MEDICAL CENTER OF THE ROCKIES LOVELAND
Wow
Take a Look!
If you haven’t looked at Poudre Valley Health System lately, look again.
We’re the healthcare leaders in Northern Colorado, and our system is growing fast. Our hospitals are located in Fort Collins and Loveland— two of the most desirable cities in the United States.
NOW HIRING:
Advance Practice Nurses & Registered Nurses
NICU
PACU/OR Trauma
For more information about these and other current openings, visit the Employment section at www.pvhs.org, apply to Human Resources,1240 Doctors Lane in Fort Collins or 2500 Rocky Mountain Avenue in Loveland, or
call our jobline at (970) 495-7310. EOE.
POUDRE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM
pvhs.org
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS...in MagnetTM Hospitals