Lane Regional Medical Center Named Best Place for Nurses

March 11, 2011 0 Comments

ZACHARY — The American Nurses Credentialing Center has honored Lane Regional Medical Center with the Pathway to Excellence designation, making it the only hospital in Louisiana and one of just 56 hospitals in the U.S. with the distinction.

The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies the elements of a positive work environment where nurses can flourish. The designation recognizes the professional satisfaction of nurses at Lane and identifies Lane as one of the best places to work in the country.

“As a Pathway to Excellence hospital, Lane Regional is committed to nurses, to what nurses identify as important to their practice, and to valuing nurses’ contributions in the workplace,” according to Jennifer Johnson, chief nursing officer.

“This designation confirms to the public that nurses working here know their efforts are supported, and that Lane is a great place to work.”

For an organization to earn the Pathway to Excellence distinction, it must successfully undergo a thorough review process that documents foundational quality initiatives to create a positive work environment – as defined by nurses and supported by their research. These initiatives must be present in the facility’s practices, policies, and culture. Nurses verify the presence of such criteria through a confidential online survey.

Lane Regional Medical Center is a 141-bed regional facility serving Zachary and the neighboring communities of Baker, Clinton, Central, St. Francisville and southern Mississippi.

Providing a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, Lane supports cardiovascular, orthopaedics, labor and delivery, general surgery, in-patient rehabilitation, hyperbarics, sleep medicine, diabetes, and vascular programs. With more than 700 staff members, Lane is the largest employer in Zachary.

For information, visit www.laneRMC.org.