It's the holiday season. Time for family and friends to gather, share love and hopes for the coming new year. We at Barnes-Jewish Hospital wish all of you a very happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.
Our search for quality neuro/OR nurses continues. We hope 2008 brings opportunities for neuro nurses to become a part of BJH .... one of the best hospitals in the world. With your help, BJH will continue to provide the love and caring patients have come to expect and surely deserve.
A sample of the high level of excellence demonstrated at BJH is that the hospital recently received the 2007 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Award for Excellence in Medication-Use Safety. The award recognizes on a national level, pharmacy professionals who have assumed a leadership role in promoting safety in the medication-use process.
So, you see, this is the place neuro nurses should practice their craft. It's that high level of excellence in patient care that makes being a part of the organization so very rewarding.
We urge you to pass the word on the opportunities available at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Check out our hospital website at www.barnesjewish.org. Make a difference .... in people's lives, in healthcare excellence, in the future of neuro nursing. Be a part of Barnes-Jewish Hospital. We would love to have you.
Have a great New Year's Holiday. We hope everyone has a wonderfully successful 2008!
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Friday, December 21, 2007
Friday, December 7, 2007
Neuro Nurse Goes Above and Beyond
It's always a real pleasure to share a positive experience, especially when it deals with someone's stay at a hospital and positive experiences that affect their health and recovery. The following story is a prime example of patient care excellence in the neuro unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
After several months in the intensive care unit and on a ventilator, Juan Leon craved the authentic beef tongue tacos of his home in Mexico.
Carolyn Davis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital RN, who cared for Leon on 10400 neuro ICU, kept in touch with him when he was transferred to 8900, the pulmonary intensive care rehabilitation unit. Leon is a quadriplegic, and native of Mexico who now lives in Illinois.
Nurse Davis contacted the manager of a Chevy's restaurant whose chef agreed to make the tacos for Leon. On Nov. 15, her day off, Davis brought the tacos in for Leon and fed him. "His family lives in California and are unable to visit," Davis says. "We have been trying to nurture him back to health. There are so many inspiring stories on 8900."
It's the little things like this that make such a big difference in helping people get well. Carolyn is only one of many neuro nurses at BJH who go the extra mile for their patients. They are part of the reasons why BJH is consistently a Top 10 Hospital in the United States (out of over 6,000 hospitals) *
After all, it's all about the patient .... about excellence in patient care. Only the best neuro nurses can say "I work for the BEST. I work for Barnes-Jewish Hospital."
Drop us a line or two. We would love to hear from you and share some of your warm, patient care experiences. Check us out at www.barnesjewish.org or www.nursingforneuro-or.blogspot.com
Happy Holidays!
(* 2007 U.S. News & World Report - "America's BEST Hospitals")
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After several months in the intensive care unit and on a ventilator, Juan Leon craved the authentic beef tongue tacos of his home in Mexico.
Carolyn Davis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital RN, who cared for Leon on 10400 neuro ICU, kept in touch with him when he was transferred to 8900, the pulmonary intensive care rehabilitation unit. Leon is a quadriplegic, and native of Mexico who now lives in Illinois.
Nurse Davis contacted the manager of a Chevy's restaurant whose chef agreed to make the tacos for Leon. On Nov. 15, her day off, Davis brought the tacos in for Leon and fed him. "His family lives in California and are unable to visit," Davis says. "We have been trying to nurture him back to health. There are so many inspiring stories on 8900."
It's the little things like this that make such a big difference in helping people get well. Carolyn is only one of many neuro nurses at BJH who go the extra mile for their patients. They are part of the reasons why BJH is consistently a Top 10 Hospital in the United States (out of over 6,000 hospitals) *
After all, it's all about the patient .... about excellence in patient care. Only the best neuro nurses can say "I work for the BEST. I work for Barnes-Jewish Hospital."
Drop us a line or two. We would love to hear from you and share some of your warm, patient care experiences. Check us out at www.barnesjewish.org or www.nursingforneuro-or.blogspot.com
Happy Holidays!
(* 2007 U.S. News & World Report - "America's BEST Hospitals")
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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
The Road to Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Holiday greetings to all you neuro nurses!
'Tis the season of hustle and bustle ... running around, trying to get the holiday shopping done. Well, if you live in or around the St. Louis area, the holiday season may be a little more challenging.
US Interstate 64 (local Missouri Highway 40) is undergoing a major overhaul. The I-64 corridor provides access to some of the region’s most vibrant business, shopping, cultural and entertainment districts. It is considered one of the primary transportation routes in the Midwest.
Highlights of The New I-64 project include:
The rebuilding and upgrading of all pavement, bridges and interchanges for over 6 miles of the interstate
New high quality interstate-to-interstate connection of major area highways
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is extremely sensitive to how this construction will impact its employees. Part of the employee focus includes:
Gathering information from employees about their commute. Starting the conversation early in the process, in order to have time to consider and implement coping strategies
Consider if flex hours or tele-commuting can be accommodated within our business needs
Accommodating car-pooling, where possible
Asking employees what will help them deal with the closures. They may have suggestions that can be adopted easily
Ensuring that all employees get the weekly email updates concerning traffic impacts, so that they stay aware and informed
Working with our employees to make sure that customer and patient contacts about the closures remain upbeat and focused on problem solving
With the construction affecting the entire St. Louis area, Barnes-Jewish Hospital encourages you to use the resources available on the BJH website (below) to help you find your way through the construction. We would also love you to visit the campus.
Don't let the construction -- or the holidays -- keep you from remembering the most important thing .... taking care of people. That's what the holidays are all about. That's what LIFE is all about: taking care of family, friends, those who need our special care -- like patients.
Be a part of the Excellence in Patient Care at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Be a part of the best neurosurgical team in the world. Make a difference. Help take exceptional care of people.
Check out what we have to offer, as well as local highway construction updates, on our website: http://www.barnesjewish.org
We at Barnes-Jewish Hospital wish all of you, your families, and friends nothing but the best, warmest, and happiest of holiday seasons. Take care!
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'Tis the season of hustle and bustle ... running around, trying to get the holiday shopping done. Well, if you live in or around the St. Louis area, the holiday season may be a little more challenging.
US Interstate 64 (local Missouri Highway 40) is undergoing a major overhaul. The I-64 corridor provides access to some of the region’s most vibrant business, shopping, cultural and entertainment districts. It is considered one of the primary transportation routes in the Midwest.
Highlights of The New I-64 project include:
The rebuilding and upgrading of all pavement, bridges and interchanges for over 6 miles of the interstate
New high quality interstate-to-interstate connection of major area highways
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is extremely sensitive to how this construction will impact its employees. Part of the employee focus includes:
Gathering information from employees about their commute. Starting the conversation early in the process, in order to have time to consider and implement coping strategies
Consider if flex hours or tele-commuting can be accommodated within our business needs
Accommodating car-pooling, where possible
Asking employees what will help them deal with the closures. They may have suggestions that can be adopted easily
Ensuring that all employees get the weekly email updates concerning traffic impacts, so that they stay aware and informed
Working with our employees to make sure that customer and patient contacts about the closures remain upbeat and focused on problem solving
With the construction affecting the entire St. Louis area, Barnes-Jewish Hospital encourages you to use the resources available on the BJH website (below) to help you find your way through the construction. We would also love you to visit the campus.
Don't let the construction -- or the holidays -- keep you from remembering the most important thing .... taking care of people. That's what the holidays are all about. That's what LIFE is all about: taking care of family, friends, those who need our special care -- like patients.
Be a part of the Excellence in Patient Care at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Be a part of the best neurosurgical team in the world. Make a difference. Help take exceptional care of people.
Check out what we have to offer, as well as local highway construction updates, on our website: http://www.barnesjewish.org
We at Barnes-Jewish Hospital wish all of you, your families, and friends nothing but the best, warmest, and happiest of holiday seasons. Take care!
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Friday, November 23, 2007
A TIME TO BE THANKFUL
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
We hope everyone had a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving Holiday. It's very easy -- and so very important -- to realize how fortunate we really are. All we have to do is be aware of what goes on around us, watch the news, or read the newspaper. Many of life's difficulties touch most of us. As we all float around in deep space on this big, wet rock we call the planet Earth, being thankful, every day of our lives, is such a vital part of who we are. We should appreciate each and every day -- one moment at a time.
A reminder to all that the employment and referral bonus program is still in full swing. A $14,000 bonus is available to neurosciences new hires (see our earlier post).
Did you know?
U.S. News & World Report ranked Barnes-Jewish Hospital's Neurology and Neurosurgery services as the best in Missouri and in the top seven in the country.
The plans for the new IMRIS iSPACE surgical imaging unit are coming along wonderfully. As we mentioned earlier, Barnes-Jewish Hospital is one of only three hospitals in the world to introduce the IMRIS iSPACE surgical imaging suite. This is the latest technology in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system that can perform MRI tests during surgery. Thanks to a unique ceiling mounting system, iSPACE has the ability to move between two separate operating rooms, thus being able to assist in two operating procedures at the same time!
One can only imagine the positive effect this technology will have on excellence in patient care at BJH. This new imaging unit will be another step in ensuring that the latest and greatest technology will benefit the highest number of patients.
Another new breakthrough in patient care excellence includes interventional neuroradiology (INR), which is a new but growing specialty primarily dedicated to the treatment of disorders of the blood vessels of the brain, spine, head and neck. Using this technology, patients are treated from inside the blood vessels (an endovascular approach).
Using catheters and microcatheter techniques, an interventional neuroradiologist can reduce or eliminate blood flow to abnormal structures such as aneurysms or vascular formations, as well as increase blood flow to normal blood vessels that are obstructed by clot or atherosclerotic disease.
An angiography is used to evaluate blood vessels in the head, neck, brain, or spine and provides an accuracy and quality of resolution far better than any other imaging technique used today.
A growing number of patients with diseases or disorders of the blood vessels of the neck, head and spine can be treated safely and effectively using endovascular devices within the blood vessels. Many vascular problems are complicated and require different combinations of medical, surgical, and endovascular treatment for the best outcome. The goal is to offer the patient the most effective treatment with the lowest risk. Sometimes, this may be no treatment at all.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital neuroservices also offers other percutaneous (through small skin punctures) interventions related to the head, neck, spine, and nervous system. These include injections of anesthetics and steroids for relief of pain from nerve root inflammation and image-guided biopsies to obtain diagnoses. Patients with known or suspected disorders of the cerebral vasculature are usually evaluated in close consultation with members of BJH's Departments of Neurology and Neurological Surgery.
The 20-bed neuro-intensive care unit (NICU) at BJH is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the United States, ensuring that after surgery, patients are cared for by specialized physicians, nurses and other staff, including a neurointensivist, a physician specialty-trained in caring for patients in the NICU. The NICU has computerized radiograph viewing and an in-unit positron emission tomography (PET) scanner - a leading-edge brain imaging technique.
Other than these fantastic breakthroughs in patient care, our new, state-of-the-art research building has broken ground at South Euclid and Children's Place. This new facility will house the latest in medical technology, as well as a new cafeteria. Completion is expected in 2009.
Isn't this news so exciting?! Doesn't it want you to become a part of Barnes-Jewish Hospital? We want you with us!
We are thankful for YOU -- the dedicated neurology nurses and healtcare professionals. Be a part of the best neurological/neurosciences team in the world! MAKE A DIFFERENCE in patient care excellence. It's all about taking exceptional care of people. You'll always be so thankful that you joined us!
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We hope everyone had a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving Holiday. It's very easy -- and so very important -- to realize how fortunate we really are. All we have to do is be aware of what goes on around us, watch the news, or read the newspaper. Many of life's difficulties touch most of us. As we all float around in deep space on this big, wet rock we call the planet Earth, being thankful, every day of our lives, is such a vital part of who we are. We should appreciate each and every day -- one moment at a time.
A reminder to all that the employment and referral bonus program is still in full swing. A $14,000 bonus is available to neurosciences new hires (see our earlier post).
Did you know?
U.S. News & World Report ranked Barnes-Jewish Hospital's Neurology and Neurosurgery services as the best in Missouri and in the top seven in the country.
The plans for the new IMRIS iSPACE surgical imaging unit are coming along wonderfully. As we mentioned earlier, Barnes-Jewish Hospital is one of only three hospitals in the world to introduce the IMRIS iSPACE surgical imaging suite. This is the latest technology in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system that can perform MRI tests during surgery. Thanks to a unique ceiling mounting system, iSPACE has the ability to move between two separate operating rooms, thus being able to assist in two operating procedures at the same time!
One can only imagine the positive effect this technology will have on excellence in patient care at BJH. This new imaging unit will be another step in ensuring that the latest and greatest technology will benefit the highest number of patients.
Another new breakthrough in patient care excellence includes interventional neuroradiology (INR), which is a new but growing specialty primarily dedicated to the treatment of disorders of the blood vessels of the brain, spine, head and neck. Using this technology, patients are treated from inside the blood vessels (an endovascular approach).
Using catheters and microcatheter techniques, an interventional neuroradiologist can reduce or eliminate blood flow to abnormal structures such as aneurysms or vascular formations, as well as increase blood flow to normal blood vessels that are obstructed by clot or atherosclerotic disease.
An angiography is used to evaluate blood vessels in the head, neck, brain, or spine and provides an accuracy and quality of resolution far better than any other imaging technique used today.
A growing number of patients with diseases or disorders of the blood vessels of the neck, head and spine can be treated safely and effectively using endovascular devices within the blood vessels. Many vascular problems are complicated and require different combinations of medical, surgical, and endovascular treatment for the best outcome. The goal is to offer the patient the most effective treatment with the lowest risk. Sometimes, this may be no treatment at all.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital neuroservices also offers other percutaneous (through small skin punctures) interventions related to the head, neck, spine, and nervous system. These include injections of anesthetics and steroids for relief of pain from nerve root inflammation and image-guided biopsies to obtain diagnoses. Patients with known or suspected disorders of the cerebral vasculature are usually evaluated in close consultation with members of BJH's Departments of Neurology and Neurological Surgery.
The 20-bed neuro-intensive care unit (NICU) at BJH is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the United States, ensuring that after surgery, patients are cared for by specialized physicians, nurses and other staff, including a neurointensivist, a physician specialty-trained in caring for patients in the NICU. The NICU has computerized radiograph viewing and an in-unit positron emission tomography (PET) scanner - a leading-edge brain imaging technique.
Other than these fantastic breakthroughs in patient care, our new, state-of-the-art research building has broken ground at South Euclid and Children's Place. This new facility will house the latest in medical technology, as well as a new cafeteria. Completion is expected in 2009.
Isn't this news so exciting?! Doesn't it want you to become a part of Barnes-Jewish Hospital? We want you with us!
We are thankful for YOU -- the dedicated neurology nurses and healtcare professionals. Be a part of the best neurological/neurosciences team in the world! MAKE A DIFFERENCE in patient care excellence. It's all about taking exceptional care of people. You'll always be so thankful that you joined us!
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Thursday, November 8, 2007
Neuroscience News
Greetings!
We hope everyone is having a nice autumn thus far.
We still haven't heard from a lot of you neurology nurses yet. We understand you're probably very busy. But, just in case you decide to check in with us, please know that we are eager to hear from you. We want you to share with us your experiences in neurosciences, particularly in the neuro OR. We need your help to spread the word on the tremendous contribution all of you are making in the advancement of healthcare excellence.
Neurosciences is one of the fastest growing medical speciality fields today. There has been incredible progress in areas such as the treatment of Parkinson's disease, theories about the two levels of brain organization and how they communicate (modularity -- regions of the brain with specific functions; and network connectivity -- the integration of information from these regions of the brain that result in organized behavior).
Other advances include how obesity may be linked to a genetic variation that impedes reception of a pleasure-reward chemical in the brain, as well as many brain research success stories that explain the recent successes and future potential of neurosciences.
Why not be a part of this incredibly fantastic area of advanced healthcare? And why not do this at one of America's best hospitals -- Barnes-Jewish Hospital?
These are really exciting times in our lives as human beings. We are understanding so much more about ourselves and our physical being. And the pace of our learning is becoming increasingly faster because of the technology that is being made available in hospitals like Barnes-Jewish and medical teaching colleges like Washington University School of Medicine.
We want you to join us in contributing to the improvement of people's lives and welfare. We each deserve our chance at fully enjoying our brief stay on our planet Earth. Helping others in need is one of life's sweetest rewards.
Earn and collect your rewards at Barnes-Jewish Hospital! Check out our website for more information: www.barnesjewish.org
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We hope everyone is having a nice autumn thus far.
We still haven't heard from a lot of you neurology nurses yet. We understand you're probably very busy. But, just in case you decide to check in with us, please know that we are eager to hear from you. We want you to share with us your experiences in neurosciences, particularly in the neuro OR. We need your help to spread the word on the tremendous contribution all of you are making in the advancement of healthcare excellence.
Neurosciences is one of the fastest growing medical speciality fields today. There has been incredible progress in areas such as the treatment of Parkinson's disease, theories about the two levels of brain organization and how they communicate (modularity -- regions of the brain with specific functions; and network connectivity -- the integration of information from these regions of the brain that result in organized behavior).
Other advances include how obesity may be linked to a genetic variation that impedes reception of a pleasure-reward chemical in the brain, as well as many brain research success stories that explain the recent successes and future potential of neurosciences.
Why not be a part of this incredibly fantastic area of advanced healthcare? And why not do this at one of America's best hospitals -- Barnes-Jewish Hospital?
These are really exciting times in our lives as human beings. We are understanding so much more about ourselves and our physical being. And the pace of our learning is becoming increasingly faster because of the technology that is being made available in hospitals like Barnes-Jewish and medical teaching colleges like Washington University School of Medicine.
We want you to join us in contributing to the improvement of people's lives and welfare. We each deserve our chance at fully enjoying our brief stay on our planet Earth. Helping others in need is one of life's sweetest rewards.
Earn and collect your rewards at Barnes-Jewish Hospital! Check out our website for more information: www.barnesjewish.org
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Thursday, November 1, 2007
November Already!
Wow, here it is ... November 1st. Fall's chill is in the air (at least it is here in the Midwest). The clocks are ready to "fall back" this weekend. I'm sure many of us can use that extra hour of sleep!
Yes, it is November, but the BJH employment and referral bonus is still marches on. $14,000 smackeroos (that's dollars in blogeese vernacular). ;-D
The neurosciences department is looking for a few outstanding neuro nurses. Do you fit the bill? If so, let us know! We would love to hear from you. And we would love to have you with us as part of the best healthcare organizations in the US -- and the world.
So tell your family. Tell your friends. Tell everyone you know. Become part of the BEST. Have a wonderful, satisfying healthcare career. Most importantly, help provide top-level excellence in patient care to those in need.
C'mon, join us. And make a few bucks, too!
Drop us a comment and let us know what you think.
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Yes, it is November, but the BJH employment and referral bonus is still marches on. $14,000 smackeroos (that's dollars in blogeese vernacular). ;-D
The neurosciences department is looking for a few outstanding neuro nurses. Do you fit the bill? If so, let us know! We would love to hear from you. And we would love to have you with us as part of the best healthcare organizations in the US -- and the world.
So tell your family. Tell your friends. Tell everyone you know. Become part of the BEST. Have a wonderful, satisfying healthcare career. Most importantly, help provide top-level excellence in patient care to those in need.
C'mon, join us. And make a few bucks, too!
Drop us a comment and let us know what you think.
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Thursday, October 25, 2007
$14,000 -- It's Not Too Late!
Greetings neuro nurses!
It's not too late! The employment and referral bonus is still available at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Become part of the BEST in neurosurgical patient care .... and get $14,000, too! See last week's post below for the details.
NOW IS THE TIME. DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE!
Take exceptional care of your patients and have a fantastic, satisfying career -- at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, one of America's 10 Best Hospitals.*
(*U.S. News & World Report)
Drop us a line if you have questions or comments.
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It's not too late! The employment and referral bonus is still available at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Become part of the BEST in neurosurgical patient care .... and get $14,000, too! See last week's post below for the details.
NOW IS THE TIME. DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE!
Take exceptional care of your patients and have a fantastic, satisfying career -- at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, one of America's 10 Best Hospitals.*
(*U.S. News & World Report)
Drop us a line if you have questions or comments.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007
WANTED . . . . .
Yes, wanted: enthusiastic, energetic neurosurgery nurses and neurosurgical technicians to work with our Washington University physicians in the new intraoperative MRI.
As we mentioned in our last blog post, we need your help to expand our nationally renowned neurosciences program.
Between now and December 31, 2007, we are offering a $14,000 employment bonus to qualifying external new hires, and a $14,000 referral bonus to Barnes-Jewish Hospital employees who refer an experienced neurosurgery OR nurse or a neurosurgery surgical technician. Managers and staff at BJH are eligible, too.
These are very exciting times here at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The latest technology, the best staff and physicians, excellent advancement opportunities, job security and stability. We want YOU to be a part of it!
As mentioned in an earlier post, Barnes-Jewish Hospital received a vital part of the world's most advanced intraoperative MRI on September 15, 2007 with the arrival of the 11,000 pound magnet. Only three other hospitals in the world have similar technology that enables surgeons to obtain vital brain images while surgery is in progress. The multi-room IMRIS iSPACE surgical imaging suite will be completed in early 2008.
For more information or if you have questions, please contact Felesia Reece at www.felesia.reece@bjc.org, or visit our website at www.barnesjewish.org. Or, you can post a comment on our site with the "comments" link shown below.
So, what are you waiting for? You know you're wanted! Bring your special neurosurgical talents to a healthcare organization that is unmatched in the level of excellence in patient care. Be a part of the best ... at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
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As we mentioned in our last blog post, we need your help to expand our nationally renowned neurosciences program.
Between now and December 31, 2007, we are offering a $14,000 employment bonus to qualifying external new hires, and a $14,000 referral bonus to Barnes-Jewish Hospital employees who refer an experienced neurosurgery OR nurse or a neurosurgery surgical technician. Managers and staff at BJH are eligible, too.
These are very exciting times here at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The latest technology, the best staff and physicians, excellent advancement opportunities, job security and stability. We want YOU to be a part of it!
As mentioned in an earlier post, Barnes-Jewish Hospital received a vital part of the world's most advanced intraoperative MRI on September 15, 2007 with the arrival of the 11,000 pound magnet. Only three other hospitals in the world have similar technology that enables surgeons to obtain vital brain images while surgery is in progress. The multi-room IMRIS iSPACE surgical imaging suite will be completed in early 2008.
For more information or if you have questions, please contact Felesia Reece at www.felesia.reece@bjc.org, or visit our website at www.barnesjewish.org. Or, you can post a comment on our site with the "comments" link shown below.
So, what are you waiting for? You know you're wanted! Bring your special neurosurgical talents to a healthcare organization that is unmatched in the level of excellence in patient care. Be a part of the best ... at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
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Friday, October 5, 2007
$14,000 NEUROLOGY EMPLOYMENT & REFERRAL BONUS
Greetings Neuro Nurses!
Well, it's here! Yes, I know, autumn is here, too (so they say), but so is the $14,000 SIGN ON BONUS for experienced Neurology OR nurses!
It's an exciting time in Neurosurgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital! As mentioned in our earlier posts on this blog site, we are expanding our Neurosurgery OR Suites in January 2008 and we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new intra-operative MRI equipment (see our 9/28/07 post). BJH will be one of first hospitals in the world that will offer this amazing technology for intra-operative use.
The employment and referral bonus program is quite simple, and it applies to experienced Neurosurgery RNs and Surgical Technicians. Here's how it works:
- $14,000 Employment Bonus to external new hires.
This bonus would be paid as follows: $3,000 at 30 days, $3,000 at 90 days, $3,000 at 180 days, and $5,000 at one year of employment. A two-year lump-sum employment commitment is required.
- $14,000 Referral Bonus paid to Barnes-Jewish Hospital staff employees and managers who refer an experienced Neurosurgery OR Nurse or an experienced Neurosurgery Surgical Technician.*
The bonus would be paid as follows: $4,000 upon referral's start date, $5,000 after six months of new hire’s employment and $5,000 after one year of new hire’s employment.
There are some important ground rules you should be aware of:
* The Employment bonus will not be paid to employees transferring within BJH or from other BJC Hospital Service Organizations.
* RN's and Surgical Technicians must have a minimum of two years Neurosurgery experience in an academic medical center and/or through agency or military assignments.
* Referral Program/Employment Bonus offered for hires with a start date before December 31, 2007.
* Relocation assistance is available.
Well, there you are. What a fantastic opportunity! Not only to get some extra pocket change, but, more importantly, an opportunity to bring to Barnes-Jewish Hospital your special nursing skills and dedication to excellence in patient care.
Yes, these are truly exciting times in Neurology at BJH ... the latest in technology, the best nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, the best in high quality patient care, and CASH!! Imagine, getting a nice bonus AND teaming up with one of the top 10 hospitals in the United States!
So, tell your friends. Pass the word. Our neurology patients want to receive the very best in medical care. By becoming a member of an outstanding multidisciplinary team, you become a part of developing a customized treatment plan second to none.
And that's what it's all about ... EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE.
Post at you later!
Well, it's here! Yes, I know, autumn is here, too (so they say), but so is the $14,000 SIGN ON BONUS for experienced Neurology OR nurses!
It's an exciting time in Neurosurgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital! As mentioned in our earlier posts on this blog site, we are expanding our Neurosurgery OR Suites in January 2008 and we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new intra-operative MRI equipment (see our 9/28/07 post). BJH will be one of first hospitals in the world that will offer this amazing technology for intra-operative use.
The employment and referral bonus program is quite simple, and it applies to experienced Neurosurgery RNs and Surgical Technicians. Here's how it works:
- $14,000 Employment Bonus to external new hires.
This bonus would be paid as follows: $3,000 at 30 days, $3,000 at 90 days, $3,000 at 180 days, and $5,000 at one year of employment. A two-year lump-sum employment commitment is required.
- $14,000 Referral Bonus paid to Barnes-Jewish Hospital staff employees and managers who refer an experienced Neurosurgery OR Nurse or an experienced Neurosurgery Surgical Technician.*
The bonus would be paid as follows: $4,000 upon referral's start date, $5,000 after six months of new hire’s employment and $5,000 after one year of new hire’s employment.
There are some important ground rules you should be aware of:
* The Employment bonus will not be paid to employees transferring within BJH or from other BJC Hospital Service Organizations.
* RN's and Surgical Technicians must have a minimum of two years Neurosurgery experience in an academic medical center and/or through agency or military assignments.
* Referral Program/Employment Bonus offered for hires with a start date before December 31, 2007.
* Relocation assistance is available.
Well, there you are. What a fantastic opportunity! Not only to get some extra pocket change, but, more importantly, an opportunity to bring to Barnes-Jewish Hospital your special nursing skills and dedication to excellence in patient care.
Yes, these are truly exciting times in Neurology at BJH ... the latest in technology, the best nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, the best in high quality patient care, and CASH!! Imagine, getting a nice bonus AND teaming up with one of the top 10 hospitals in the United States!
So, tell your friends. Pass the word. Our neurology patients want to receive the very best in medical care. By becoming a member of an outstanding multidisciplinary team, you become a part of developing a customized treatment plan second to none.
And that's what it's all about ... EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE.
Post at you later!
Friday, September 28, 2007
The Next Frontier of MRI Technology
Hello to all,
Fall is upon us (already!). No matter what the season, It's always exciting to share the latest news with people -- especially with those people who can totally relate (like you neuro staffers). We are really happy to share this news with you!
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is one of only three hospitals in the world to introduce the IMRIS iSPACE surgical imaging suite (photo, above right). Tipping the scales at 11,000 pounds, the installation of this magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system that can perform MRI tests during surgery is expected in the very near future.
“We will have a state-of-the-art operating room for the 21st century,” says Ralph Dacey Jr., MD, Washington University neurosurgeon at the Siteman Cancer Center and chairman of neurosurgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. “It will be the most sophisticated neurosurgical operating room in the Midwest."
Today, neurosurgeons must make their best estimation when removing brain tumors during surgery, but it isn't until an MRI is completed after surgery—sometimes days or weeks later—that the true success of the surgery is known. However, the iSPACE is designed to obtain MRI images during surgery, which improves patient outcomes by enabling neurosurgeons to more completely remove the tumor during the initial surgery.
“Barnes-Jewish has taken another step to ensure the technology will benefit the highest number of patients,” says Michael Chicoine, MD, Washington University neurosurgeon at Siteman. “iSPACE has a unique ceiling mount that allows it to move between two operating rooms, thus enabling it to assist in two procedures simultaneously.”
Wow! Awesome news, right?
It is all about the commitment to optimizing the quality of care the patients receive in our hospital's healthcare environment. A large part of that commitment is implementing the latest technological changes toward that effect.
It's all about EXCELLENCE in patient care. Only the best is offered at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Keep checking our blog site to read the latest, and drop us a comment if you wish. We would love to hear from you!
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Fall is upon us (already!). No matter what the season, It's always exciting to share the latest news with people -- especially with those people who can totally relate (like you neuro staffers). We are really happy to share this news with you!
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is one of only three hospitals in the world to introduce the IMRIS iSPACE surgical imaging suite (photo, above right). Tipping the scales at 11,000 pounds, the installation of this magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system that can perform MRI tests during surgery is expected in the very near future.
“We will have a state-of-the-art operating room for the 21st century,” says Ralph Dacey Jr., MD, Washington University neurosurgeon at the Siteman Cancer Center and chairman of neurosurgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. “It will be the most sophisticated neurosurgical operating room in the Midwest."
Today, neurosurgeons must make their best estimation when removing brain tumors during surgery, but it isn't until an MRI is completed after surgery—sometimes days or weeks later—that the true success of the surgery is known. However, the iSPACE is designed to obtain MRI images during surgery, which improves patient outcomes by enabling neurosurgeons to more completely remove the tumor during the initial surgery.
“Barnes-Jewish has taken another step to ensure the technology will benefit the highest number of patients,” says Michael Chicoine, MD, Washington University neurosurgeon at Siteman. “iSPACE has a unique ceiling mount that allows it to move between two operating rooms, thus enabling it to assist in two procedures simultaneously.”
Wow! Awesome news, right?
It is all about the commitment to optimizing the quality of care the patients receive in our hospital's healthcare environment. A large part of that commitment is implementing the latest technological changes toward that effect.
It's all about EXCELLENCE in patient care. Only the best is offered at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Keep checking our blog site to read the latest, and drop us a comment if you wish. We would love to hear from you!
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Thursday, September 27, 2007
It's Our Commitment Each Day to be the Best!
Greetings to all,
Construction continues on our Barnes-Jewish Hospital neurosciences blog site. We appreciate the comments and positive feedback we have received, and would like to hear from all of you in the "neuroworld" of the Internet -- your experiences, your stories, your comments, and your suggestions.
As you may know by now, the mission of the Barnes-Jewish Hospital neurology department is to provide outstanding clinical care, train leading neurologists and scientists of the future, and to be an international leader in clinical and basic research on the disorders of the nervous system. Our goal is to bring scientific research and discovery from the bench to the bedside to improve the lives of our patients. Our department has a long-standing tradition of excellence and we hope the information we have assembled here proves useful to you.
Neurological Specialties -
In addition to treating general adult neurologic conditions, neurologists have expertise in a host of sub-specialties including:
Alzheimer's disease
Ataxia
Brain and spinal cord lesions
Dementia
Dystonia
Encephalitis and other infectious diseases of the nervous system
Epilepsy
Guillian Barre
Headaches
Meningitis
Movement disorders
Multiple sclerosis
Muscle disorders
Myasthenia Gravis
Neuro-AIDS
Neurofibromatosis
Neurological trauma
Parkinson's disease
Peripheral neuropathy
Sleep disorders
Spinal cord injuries
Stroke
Tourette syndrome (Tourette's syndrome)
Tremor
Tumors, and Vascular diseases of the central nervous system
Specialized procedures offered include sleep studies, electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG). A positron emission tomography (PET) scanner, a state-of-the art brain imaging technique invented and developed at Washington University, is located in the neurology intensive care unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The unit is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the United States.
We will have much more information to come regarding the latest in technology and services provided by BJH neurology services.
Thanks again for your comments and support! We hope to hear from many more of you in the near future.
Post at you later!
Construction continues on our Barnes-Jewish Hospital neurosciences blog site. We appreciate the comments and positive feedback we have received, and would like to hear from all of you in the "neuroworld" of the Internet -- your experiences, your stories, your comments, and your suggestions.
As you may know by now, the mission of the Barnes-Jewish Hospital neurology department is to provide outstanding clinical care, train leading neurologists and scientists of the future, and to be an international leader in clinical and basic research on the disorders of the nervous system. Our goal is to bring scientific research and discovery from the bench to the bedside to improve the lives of our patients. Our department has a long-standing tradition of excellence and we hope the information we have assembled here proves useful to you.
Neurological Specialties -
In addition to treating general adult neurologic conditions, neurologists have expertise in a host of sub-specialties including:
Alzheimer's disease
Ataxia
Brain and spinal cord lesions
Dementia
Dystonia
Encephalitis and other infectious diseases of the nervous system
Epilepsy
Guillian Barre
Headaches
Meningitis
Movement disorders
Multiple sclerosis
Muscle disorders
Myasthenia Gravis
Neuro-AIDS
Neurofibromatosis
Neurological trauma
Parkinson's disease
Peripheral neuropathy
Sleep disorders
Spinal cord injuries
Stroke
Tourette syndrome (Tourette's syndrome)
Tremor
Tumors, and Vascular diseases of the central nervous system
Specialized procedures offered include sleep studies, electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG). A positron emission tomography (PET) scanner, a state-of-the art brain imaging technique invented and developed at Washington University, is located in the neurology intensive care unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The unit is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the United States.
We will have much more information to come regarding the latest in technology and services provided by BJH neurology services.
Thanks again for your comments and support! We hope to hear from many more of you in the near future.
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Monday, September 24, 2007
Neurology Success Story
Hello everyone!
We're back again, only this time with a wonderful neurology success story.
Judy Moss' life turned upside down 11 years ago. Once an active, vibrant young woman, Moss battled exhaustion, balance and mobility problems.
Her primary care physician in DuQuoin, Ill., suspecting multiple sclerosis, referred her to a neurologist for a diagnosis and specialized care. The neurologist confirmed the diagnosis, but didn't offer Moss much in the way of treatment.
One in 10 persons over age 65 (and nearly half of persons over age 85) are affected by Alzheimer's.
Moss literally refused to take the diagnosis sitting down and moved to her brother's home in St. Louis, where she knew she'd have access to current medical research and cutting-edge treatments."Everyone told me to go to Barnes-Jewish," Moss says. "There wasn't any other choice because it had the best reputation around."
Just walking from the parking garage across the street to the hospital exhausted her, but Moss' first visit with her neurologist put her on the fast track to getting the help she needed.
"Two days after my first intravenous steroid treatment, I felt amazing," Moss says. "Even though I never played tennis, I felt like I could have played at the tennis courts across the street from the hospital."
In the 10 years since, Moss has participated in several medication studies, helping both herself and other MS patients find effective treatments. She has nothing but hope for the future.
"I have talked with a lot of MS patients," Moss says, "and most have never seen an MS specialist. Based on the difference I see in my treatment and condition since I've seen since I visited my neurologist, I truly believe I'm better off."
Great story! Congratulations to Judy on her successful turn-around. We wish her the best.
There are many people who desperately want and need to seek treatment for neurological issues. Many may wonder: what exactly goes on during a neurological examination? This information is just a click away. The Barnes-Jewish Hospital web page provides answers. Here's the link: www.barnesjewish.org/healthinfo/content.asp?pageid=P00780
Working with neurology patients is an ever-changing and truly rewarding experience. Long-term staff members support new neurology employees by sharing their knowledge and experiences while encouraging individual growth.
As a major, world-renowned teaching hospital, Barnes-Jewish Hospital is continually advancing the neuro sciences, and YOU have many opportunities to learn new skills. Our staff works with the newest and most advanced technology available.
And, more good news is coming! Be sure to stay tuned for the latest information on the two new state-of-the-art, MRI-equipped operating rooms at BJH, scheduled to open in 2009.
And, don't forget -- you can get the latest information on Barnes-Jewish Hospital and related neurosurgery services at http://www.barnesjewish.org/
Post at you later!
We're back again, only this time with a wonderful neurology success story.
Judy Moss' life turned upside down 11 years ago. Once an active, vibrant young woman, Moss battled exhaustion, balance and mobility problems.
Her primary care physician in DuQuoin, Ill., suspecting multiple sclerosis, referred her to a neurologist for a diagnosis and specialized care. The neurologist confirmed the diagnosis, but didn't offer Moss much in the way of treatment.
One in 10 persons over age 65 (and nearly half of persons over age 85) are affected by Alzheimer's.
Moss literally refused to take the diagnosis sitting down and moved to her brother's home in St. Louis, where she knew she'd have access to current medical research and cutting-edge treatments."Everyone told me to go to Barnes-Jewish," Moss says. "There wasn't any other choice because it had the best reputation around."
Just walking from the parking garage across the street to the hospital exhausted her, but Moss' first visit with her neurologist put her on the fast track to getting the help she needed.
"Two days after my first intravenous steroid treatment, I felt amazing," Moss says. "Even though I never played tennis, I felt like I could have played at the tennis courts across the street from the hospital."
In the 10 years since, Moss has participated in several medication studies, helping both herself and other MS patients find effective treatments. She has nothing but hope for the future.
"I have talked with a lot of MS patients," Moss says, "and most have never seen an MS specialist. Based on the difference I see in my treatment and condition since I've seen since I visited my neurologist, I truly believe I'm better off."
Great story! Congratulations to Judy on her successful turn-around. We wish her the best.
There are many people who desperately want and need to seek treatment for neurological issues. Many may wonder: what exactly goes on during a neurological examination? This information is just a click away. The Barnes-Jewish Hospital web page provides answers. Here's the link: www.barnesjewish.org/healthinfo/content.asp?pageid=P00780
Working with neurology patients is an ever-changing and truly rewarding experience. Long-term staff members support new neurology employees by sharing their knowledge and experiences while encouraging individual growth.
As a major, world-renowned teaching hospital, Barnes-Jewish Hospital is continually advancing the neuro sciences, and YOU have many opportunities to learn new skills. Our staff works with the newest and most advanced technology available.
And, more good news is coming! Be sure to stay tuned for the latest information on the two new state-of-the-art, MRI-equipped operating rooms at BJH, scheduled to open in 2009.
And, don't forget -- you can get the latest information on Barnes-Jewish Hospital and related neurosurgery services at http://www.barnesjewish.org/
Post at you later!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
The Gamma Ray Knife and Other Specialized Procedures
Hello again!
Well, we are making good progress with our new neurology blog. You may notice we added some valuable links to the site (right) which we hope will provide all of you with the latest information available relating to neurosurgical technologies, services and other related news.
Did you know ....?
Barnes-Jewish Hospital has four dedicated neurosurgery operating rooms equipped to perform any neurological surgical procedures including multiple trauma. The hospital’s 20-bed neuro-intensive care unit (NICU) is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the United States, ensuring that after surgery, patients are cared for by specialized physicians, nurses and other staff. The NICU has computerized radiograph viewing and an in-unit positron emission tomography (PET) scanner --a state-of-the art brain imaging technique invented and developed at Washington University. In conjunction with Washington University neurologists and neuroradiologists, surgeons treat the full range of neurovascular disorders.
Among the specialized procedures offered by BJH/WUSM neurosurgeons is the Gamma Knife, a revolutionary new treatment for certain types of brain tumors and other abnormalities within the brain.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the only facility with this technology within 250 miles of St. Louis. For patients whose age or other medical conditions make neurosurgery dangerous or not an option, the Gamma Knife can be a life-saving procedure.
Other specialized procedures include:
Stereotactic Neurosurgery -- computer-assisted guidance in brain surgery that allows the placement of biopsy tools or electrodes deep in the brain
Surgical Navigation -- use of computers to plan precise approaches to areas of the brain during surgery
Cavitron -- surgical device that disintegrates and aspirates brain tumors
Intraoperative Angiography -- use of blood vessel x-rays during surgery to enhance outcomes for aneurysms or arteriovenous malformation surgery
Movement Disorder Surgery -- surgical implantation of stimulators to treat Parkinson’s Disease and certain types of tremor
Cortical mapping EE -- provides the surgeon with information on where essential functions are located in the brain, so the surgeon will avoid cutting through these areas; identifies the area of the brain causing seizures
In addition, neurosurgeons are consistently refining surgical techniques to treat epilepsy, brain tumors, and a combined endovascular/neurosurgical treatment of aneurysms.
The world's first magnetic surgery was conducted at BJH. The surgical technique, known as the Magnetic Surgery System (MSS), promises less invasive techniques for finding and removing brain tumors, while avoiding adjacent structures and tissues.
Neurosurgery isn't just about head injuries and brain tumours these days. It is a specialty that is at the forefront of biomedical and technological developments. Modern neurosurgery combines clinical acumen, surgical judgement and technical expertise.
If you choose neurosurgery you will be part of a specialty that takes advantage of advances in microsurgery, non-invasive imaging, neuro-anaesthesia, neuro-intensive care and image-guided surgery. Be a part of the future in medicine. Become a part of changing and widening the scope of neurosurgical practice.
And, drop us a comment or two. We would be very happy to hear from you.
Post at you later!
Well, we are making good progress with our new neurology blog. You may notice we added some valuable links to the site (right) which we hope will provide all of you with the latest information available relating to neurosurgical technologies, services and other related news.
Did you know ....?
Barnes-Jewish Hospital has four dedicated neurosurgery operating rooms equipped to perform any neurological surgical procedures including multiple trauma. The hospital’s 20-bed neuro-intensive care unit (NICU) is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the United States, ensuring that after surgery, patients are cared for by specialized physicians, nurses and other staff. The NICU has computerized radiograph viewing and an in-unit positron emission tomography (PET) scanner --a state-of-the art brain imaging technique invented and developed at Washington University. In conjunction with Washington University neurologists and neuroradiologists, surgeons treat the full range of neurovascular disorders.
Among the specialized procedures offered by BJH/WUSM neurosurgeons is the Gamma Knife, a revolutionary new treatment for certain types of brain tumors and other abnormalities within the brain.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the only facility with this technology within 250 miles of St. Louis. For patients whose age or other medical conditions make neurosurgery dangerous or not an option, the Gamma Knife can be a life-saving procedure.
Other specialized procedures include:
Stereotactic Neurosurgery -- computer-assisted guidance in brain surgery that allows the placement of biopsy tools or electrodes deep in the brain
Surgical Navigation -- use of computers to plan precise approaches to areas of the brain during surgery
Cavitron -- surgical device that disintegrates and aspirates brain tumors
Intraoperative Angiography -- use of blood vessel x-rays during surgery to enhance outcomes for aneurysms or arteriovenous malformation surgery
Movement Disorder Surgery -- surgical implantation of stimulators to treat Parkinson’s Disease and certain types of tremor
Cortical mapping EE -- provides the surgeon with information on where essential functions are located in the brain, so the surgeon will avoid cutting through these areas; identifies the area of the brain causing seizures
In addition, neurosurgeons are consistently refining surgical techniques to treat epilepsy, brain tumors, and a combined endovascular/neurosurgical treatment of aneurysms.
The world's first magnetic surgery was conducted at BJH. The surgical technique, known as the Magnetic Surgery System (MSS), promises less invasive techniques for finding and removing brain tumors, while avoiding adjacent structures and tissues.
Neurosurgery isn't just about head injuries and brain tumours these days. It is a specialty that is at the forefront of biomedical and technological developments. Modern neurosurgery combines clinical acumen, surgical judgement and technical expertise.
If you choose neurosurgery you will be part of a specialty that takes advantage of advances in microsurgery, non-invasive imaging, neuro-anaesthesia, neuro-intensive care and image-guided surgery. Be a part of the future in medicine. Become a part of changing and widening the scope of neurosurgical practice.
And, drop us a comment or two. We would be very happy to hear from you.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Neurosurgery Expertise
Greetings! Welcome to the neurosurgery blog site for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri ... nursingforneuro-or.
We are continuing to build our site. We haven't received many comments on our blog as of yet, but the word is getting out. We wanted to share more important information about Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Barnes-Jewish Hospital's Neurology and Neurosurgery services as the best in Missouri and in the top seven in the country.
Neurosurgery brings together an expert, multidisciplinary team to treat disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system.
A wide range of factors from genetic abnormalities or immune system deficiencies, to injury to the brain or nervous system can cause neurological disorders and diseases. As such, neurological disorders may be diverse, chronic and challenging to treat. Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s physicians, nurses and allied health professionals achieve the best medical care for each patient by working as a multidisciplinary team to develop a customized treatment plan.
For a referral to a Washington University neurologist or neurosurgeon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, call 314-TOP-DOCS (314-867-3627) or toll-free 866-867-3627.
BJH is a primary stroke center as designated by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The neuroscience medicine floor, 11400/11500, has 53 beds, the stepdown unit, 10500, has 21 beds and the neuro ICU has 20 beds.
BJH is also one of only three hospitals in the country to be certified as an epilepsy center, another JCAHO designation. To become an epilepsy center, a hospital has to prove that they have an interdisciplinary team, a performance improvement plan, and all neuroscience staff has to complete eight hours of training on the specifics of seizures and epilepsy.
If you have the talent, dedication to excellent patient care, and desire to be a part of one of the best hospitals in the world, drop us a comment line and let us know. Share some of your related experiences with us. Just click on the "comments" link below. We would love to hear from you.
And, don't forget. Information regarding our $14,000 BJH employment bonus will be posted very soon. It's very exciting news!!
Post at you later!
We are continuing to build our site. We haven't received many comments on our blog as of yet, but the word is getting out. We wanted to share more important information about Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Barnes-Jewish Hospital's Neurology and Neurosurgery services as the best in Missouri and in the top seven in the country.
Neurosurgery brings together an expert, multidisciplinary team to treat disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system.
A wide range of factors from genetic abnormalities or immune system deficiencies, to injury to the brain or nervous system can cause neurological disorders and diseases. As such, neurological disorders may be diverse, chronic and challenging to treat. Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s physicians, nurses and allied health professionals achieve the best medical care for each patient by working as a multidisciplinary team to develop a customized treatment plan.
For a referral to a Washington University neurologist or neurosurgeon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, call 314-TOP-DOCS (314-867-3627) or toll-free 866-867-3627.
BJH is a primary stroke center as designated by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The neuroscience medicine floor, 11400/11500, has 53 beds, the stepdown unit, 10500, has 21 beds and the neuro ICU has 20 beds.
BJH is also one of only three hospitals in the country to be certified as an epilepsy center, another JCAHO designation. To become an epilepsy center, a hospital has to prove that they have an interdisciplinary team, a performance improvement plan, and all neuroscience staff has to complete eight hours of training on the specifics of seizures and epilepsy.
If you have the talent, dedication to excellent patient care, and desire to be a part of one of the best hospitals in the world, drop us a comment line and let us know. Share some of your related experiences with us. Just click on the "comments" link below. We would love to hear from you.
And, don't forget. Information regarding our $14,000 BJH employment bonus will be posted very soon. It's very exciting news!!
Post at you later!
Friday, September 14, 2007
Cash for Neurosurgery OR Nurses!
Greetings to all you Neurosurgery nurses out there!
We're back. As you can see, our blog site is still under construction. We'll be writing much more about Neuro OR nursing, so stay tuned!
What's the latest? Well, we're expanding our commitment to excellence. Are you ready to add your talent to our Barnes-Jewish Hospital team?
It may interest you to know that Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH) is one of the first hospitals to offer the most advanced intraoperative MRI. In fact, only three other hospitals in the world -- yes, I said in the WORLD -- have similar technology that enables neurosurgeons to obtain vital brain images while surgery is in progress.
We're looking for several neurosurgical nurses to work in the intraoperative MRI. This is such an exciting opportunity! We have brand new OR suites -- state of the art facilities with the very latest in technology.
Most importantly, we're making quite an positive impact on excellent patient care. Here's what some professionals think:
"The introduction of the intraoperative MRI at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is an opportunity to work on the most sophisticated, totally integrated image guidance system in health care. If you enjoy technology and the challenge of complicated procedures, this is an unparalleled nursing position. I believe strongly in collaboration between nursing and surgical practice, and it is particularly critical in this environment."
Ralph Dacey, MD
Chairman of Neurological Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine
Here's a word from someone who knows:
"Being an OR nurse at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is phenomenal. We assist with intracranial vascular procedures, bypass surgeries, deep-brain stimulation and epilepsy and spine surgeries on a daily basis. We work with an elite group of physicians who provide guidance and education, and who count on us as much as we support them. The technology used in our surgeries is truly the most advanced, allowing me the opportunity to learn video integration and surgical navigation.
If you're looking for an exciting nursing career within a wonderful team environment, Barnes-Jewish is the place for you. The work is professionally energizing while the atmosphere is flexible and supportive, helping me to maintain balance with the rest of my life."
Kim Gregory, RN
OR Resources Nurse at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Just to let you in on a little secret, BJH IS IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING TOGETHER A $14,000 EMPLOYMENT BONUS PROGRAM! (Yes, I said $14,000!) YOU'VE GOT TO STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS!
So what are you waiting for? If you're a top-notch nurse looking for a top 10 medical center, please contact Felesia Reece at fgr5564@bjc.org or Gary Secrease at gas1876@bjc.org. Or go to our hospital website at http://www.barnesjewish.org/ to apply.
Drop us a line and let us know how you feel.
Post at you later!
We're back. As you can see, our blog site is still under construction. We'll be writing much more about Neuro OR nursing, so stay tuned!
What's the latest? Well, we're expanding our commitment to excellence. Are you ready to add your talent to our Barnes-Jewish Hospital team?
It may interest you to know that Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH) is one of the first hospitals to offer the most advanced intraoperative MRI. In fact, only three other hospitals in the world -- yes, I said in the WORLD -- have similar technology that enables neurosurgeons to obtain vital brain images while surgery is in progress.
We're looking for several neurosurgical nurses to work in the intraoperative MRI. This is such an exciting opportunity! We have brand new OR suites -- state of the art facilities with the very latest in technology.
Most importantly, we're making quite an positive impact on excellent patient care. Here's what some professionals think:
"The introduction of the intraoperative MRI at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is an opportunity to work on the most sophisticated, totally integrated image guidance system in health care. If you enjoy technology and the challenge of complicated procedures, this is an unparalleled nursing position. I believe strongly in collaboration between nursing and surgical practice, and it is particularly critical in this environment."
Ralph Dacey, MD
Chairman of Neurological Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine
Here's a word from someone who knows:
"Being an OR nurse at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is phenomenal. We assist with intracranial vascular procedures, bypass surgeries, deep-brain stimulation and epilepsy and spine surgeries on a daily basis. We work with an elite group of physicians who provide guidance and education, and who count on us as much as we support them. The technology used in our surgeries is truly the most advanced, allowing me the opportunity to learn video integration and surgical navigation.
If you're looking for an exciting nursing career within a wonderful team environment, Barnes-Jewish is the place for you. The work is professionally energizing while the atmosphere is flexible and supportive, helping me to maintain balance with the rest of my life."
Kim Gregory, RN
OR Resources Nurse at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Just to let you in on a little secret, BJH IS IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING TOGETHER A $14,000 EMPLOYMENT BONUS PROGRAM! (Yes, I said $14,000!) YOU'VE GOT TO STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS!
So what are you waiting for? If you're a top-notch nurse looking for a top 10 medical center, please contact Felesia Reece at fgr5564@bjc.org or Gary Secrease at gas1876@bjc.org. Or go to our hospital website at http://www.barnesjewish.org/ to apply.
Drop us a line and let us know how you feel.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
The Beginning - Nursing in the Neuro OR
A commitment to neurosurgery excellence, with nursing OR units at Barnes-Jewish Hospital devoted solely to the care of neuro patients. That's what this blog site is all about.
The neurosurgery suite at Barnes-Jewish Hospital employs nurses that are specially trained to care for neurological patients. Along with professional excellence, this team functions with one goal in mind -- exceptional surgical care for their patients.
What we would like to do through this blog is to shed more light on this highly skilled team and their work to advance the practice of neurosurgery.
Nurses are a little difficult to find in our country these days. Good nurses are even harder to find. And EXCEPTIONAL nurses are the most difficult to find. Our goal is to catch the attention of all of you nurses out there who specialize in neuro OR care ... to find the most talented, compassionate, caring people that live to help people.
Wouldn't you like to be a member of one of the country's best nursing teams, carrying responsibility for the delivery of the highest quality, personalized patient care? Your specialized skills in the neuro OR will be one of the most important steps in ensuring that the individual surgical needs of each patient are met.
It's all about advancing the diagnosis and treatment of complex conditions of the brain and nervous system. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is backed by one of the premier medical teaching colleges in the United States (Washington University School of Medicine, ranked #2 medical school in the US).
Let us know what you think. We would be interested in your personal experiences as a neuro OR nurse. Success stories. Lessons learned stories. Or just to talk about nursing opportunities. We want to hear from you!
You can also check out our website at: http://www.barnesjewish.org/
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