St. Francis Medical Center

St. Francis Medical Center is seeking talented and compassionate people to be part of our ever-growing and evolving team of healthcare and human care professionals. To learn more, join us at our Walk-in Wednesday hiring events on July 26 and August 9 & 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., for same-day interviews and offers! We're hiring RNs (up to $20K sign-on bonus - restrictions apply), LVNs, Rad & CT Techs, and more! Ready to apply now? Visit https://lnkd.in/gmeEpNuT to explore all of our career opportunities. #InPrimeHealth

Congratulations, Diane Rosales, Unit Secretary, 7th Floor, on being named our Winter 2025 BEE Award honoree. Diane was nominated by a patient's family who expressed how much they appreciated her friendly manner and assistance beyond their expectations. She helped obtain the medication a patient needed upon going home when the family realized that the original prescription became lost in the process. Diane patiently listened to their concern. She helped to get the prescription replaced and ordered at their pharmacy. She then followed up promptly with the family. The patient's wife said, "I can't thank her enough for going out of her way to help me and find something I was in need of. She took it upon herself to help us and showed me that St. Francis and their staff truly care." Thank you, Diane, for Being Excellent Every Day.

February is Heart Month -- a good reminder that our hearts need live-giving blood. Blood is needed throughout the year for sick and injured people. Please consider donating at our upcoming Blood Drive on February 19th. According to the American Red Cross, the February blood supply can be unpredictable because inclement weather often keeps blood donors at home. We hope to help prevent this seasonal challenge. Thank you for your gift of life.

St. Francis Medical Center is proud to recognize this quarter's PETALS Award honoree - The Quality Department. The PETALS Award is bestowed to teams that work collaboratively together and with other departments across the hospital. They help to make us all more successful. The Quality Department includes Performance Improvement, Risk Management, Infection Prevention, Stroke, STEMI, and Sepsis. They provide guidance and support to nearly every unit, and they have played a significant role in the many quality and safety achievements we attained this past year. Congratulations to this outstanding team. You help each of our departments, physicians, and staff be at their best!

We are pleased to announce our Winter 2025 DAISY Award honoree -- Christopher Soler, RN, ICU. The DAISY Award recognizes exceptional nurses whose compassion and care make a positive difference for patients, patients' family, and co-workers. Christopher was nominated by a patient's family who said, "Christopher has shown my mother so much compassion and patience, always looking to make her feel comfortable, from brining extra blankets and setting pillows under her back, to offering water and staying on top of everything. He always has a calm and friendly attitude. He treats my mom as his own mother. He has shown our family respect, assistance, and flexibility and always keeps us informed. I have labeled him a true angel and everyone agrees." Congratulations, Christopher. Thank you for your commitment to caring for our community with kindness, quality, and compassion.

We are pleased to announce that we received Comprehensive Stroke Center designation from the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency. This means we will now receive 9-1-1 patients who are assessed with the most severe stroke symptoms. The designation gives residents immediate access to high-level, lifesaving treatment right in our own neighborhood. In addition, it recognizes our skilled team of specialists, advanced capabilities including our biplane cardiovascular and interventional imaging system, and ability to efficiently and effectively care for stroke patients from the pre-hospital phase to the rehabilitation phase. We are proud to serve this community and ensure that the best care is available and accessible to all. https://lnkd.in/gM2qJdXm

Our thoughts remain with all of those impacted by the Los Angeles-area fires, and we are profoundly grateful for the courageous firefighters and first responders who have selflessly dedicated themselves to protecting our communities. As we continue to support the families affected by the fires, we have compiled a list of volunteer opportunities and mental health resources. Please feel free to save this post and share it with friends and family, so you can easily access this information. Prime Healthcare hospitals are committed to providing support, care, and resources to help our communities stay safe. Follow our page to receive weekly additional resources. Resource List 📋 ✅Check out the list of volunteer opportunities posted at LA Works at www.laworks.com. ✅Email the Pasadena Humane Society for volunteer & donation opportunities, including fostering a misplaced pet, by calling 626.792.7151 ext. 975. 🧠Emotional & Mental Health Resources 📲Disaster Distress Helpline Phone: 1-800-985-5990 (24/7) Text: "TalkWithUs" to 66746 Services: Crisis counseling and support for people experiencing emotional distress due to disasters. ✅Local Mental Health Clinics & Counselors Maple Counseling is offering 6 Free Therapy Sessions for all impacted by the fires. Call their team at 310-271-9999. ✅National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Website: https://www.nami.org/Home Services: Support groups, educational resources, and crisis hotlines. #LosAngelesResources #LAFireResources #MentalHealthResources #ResourcesNearMe #EatonFire #CaliforniaFires

St. Francis Medical Center joins the many groups across the country supporting National Wear Red Day. In sharing our Wear Red group photo with our hospital and community, we aim to raise awareness about heart disease -- the leading cause of death among Americans -- and how we can help reduce our risks. Thanks, St. Francis family and friends, for going red!

St. Francis Medical Center is pleased to announce its very first "Excellence in Leadership Award" honoree - LT Pettway, Director of Critical Care. Through her dedication, capabilities, guidance, and support, LT helps make St. Francis Medical Center a great place to give and receive care. Congratulations, LT! Thank you for your leadership, your devotion to patients and staff, and your commitment to the mission and values of our hospital.