Nursing Programs

Nurses at Jefferson Regional Medical Center have opportunities to take part in special programs that guide and recognize the contribution of nurses in the delivery of patient care.

Care Delivery Partnership Program

The Care Delivery Partnership Program (CDPP) is unique to Jefferson Regional Medical Center. The program's goal is to provide a forum for nursing staff to set forth goals of continuous improvement in the patient care delivery process.

At Jefferson Regional Medical Center, nurses have a voice in issues that affect care and the nursing process.

Cameo of Caring

Michael Cook, RN, of Forward Township, a Behavioral Health Unit nurse, will represent Jefferson Regional Medical Center at the 13th Annual Cameos of Caring® Awards Gala on Nov. 5 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh.

Cook was chosen by his peers from among a record field of 18 candidates from 15 different hospital departments. He started working at Jefferson Regional in 1989 as a patient care technician, a position he held for 20 years before enrolling at Community College of Allegheny County South Campus to become a Registered Nurse.

“Michael has demonstrated a remarkable and persistent dedication to improving the lives of those in need, and particularly to the treatment of our patients with mental health problems and concerns,” said Joseph Cvitkovic, PhD, director, Behavioral Health Services. “He worked full-time and attended nursing school in his efforts to develop his skills to have further positive impact on the health and well-being of our patients.”

Karen Saylor, patient care manager, Behavioral Health, nominated Michael for the Cameos award. She said he demonstrates his nursing skills beyond expectations and his patients and their families are a number-one priority.

“He has become an instructor for both CPR and the Comprehensive Crisis Management Class and a member of the hospital Patient Identification Committee,” she said. “The decision to become an instructor, leader and role model includes with it many hours of continued education in recertification in order to educate others.

He also functions as a nurse facilitator of Psychiatric Intensive Outpatient where he conducts therapy groups for patients and facilitates family sessions. In his role as a mental health therapist, he deals with crisis situations in the ED and in the hospital.

Congratulations to Michael for a career of nursing excellence! Read more in the news release.

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Clinical Practice Ladder

Jefferson Regional Medical Center Nursing Department is proud to have a Clinical Practice Ladder program for the professional nurse. The purpose of the Ladder is to reward and recognize our registered nurses by providing a framework for advancement of nurses that choose to remain a bedside clinician. It is designed to enhance quality patient care as well as promote recruitment and retention of exceptional nursing staff.

The framework revolves around professional development and contributions to the nursing practice at the unit level, the organizational level and to the nursing profession at large. Advancement is based on application of the nursing process, proficiency with clinical skills, educational development, leadership and community outreach. The Division of Nursing is focused on empowering nurses, enhancing their careers and promoting excellence in practice.