Nursing

Nursing

Englewood Hospital is proud to be recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program® from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times since 2002—among the less than 10 percent of hospitals in the nation to hold this recognition for quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice. Our registered nurses provide direct patient care as staff nurses, as well as work as care coordinators, managers, and nurse educators. Nurses with less than one year of experience are supported through an accredited Nurse Residency Program.

Welcome from the Chief Nursing Officer

Kathy Kaminsky, chief nursing officer
Kathleen Kaminsky, MS, RN, NE-BC

I am pleased to introduce you to nursing at Englewood Health, a place that holds a special place in my heart. This medical center has been my second home for four decades as a nurse. As you begin your search for a new career in nursing, you will no doubt see and feel what sets nursing here apart.

I know you have many choices in where to pursue a career. Whether you are a novice nurse or seasoned, you will find many exciting opportunities at Englewood Health. We have fostered a practice environment where nurses not only have a profound impact on patients, their families, and our community every day, but are given opportunities to grow, learn, and become leaders.

As the chief nursing officer, I am committed to empowering our nurses to take charge of their professional growth and achieve their personal professional goals. Ready to begin your journey? Review our current openings on this page, and be sure to check out the videos of some of our nursing team members to hear their powerful stories and insights.

Warm regards,

Kathleen Kaminsky, MS, RN, NE-BC
Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services
Chief Nursing Officer

Why choose Englewood Health for your nursing career?

  • Nurse Residency Program: We offer a one-year Nurse Residency Program that supports new nurses as they transition into their first role as professional caregivers. Nurses with less than one year experience who are hired for a position are automatically enrolled in the residency program. The program is accredited as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.
  • Professional Development and Learning: Through our Kaplen Institute for Nursing Excellence, we offer ample opportunities for professional development and learning, including mentorship and preceptor programs; educational workshops, lectures, and skills fairs; support with achieving specialty certification or pursuing additional nursing education; and programs to help nurses transition into new clinical areas.
  • Scholarship Opportunities: Thanks to The Kaplen Institute for Nursing Excellence and the generosity of donors, each year we offer a competitive scholarship program for current nurses seeking advanced nursing education.
  • Collaborative, Dynamic Environment: Our practice environment supports teamwork and autonomy, where nurses work together to achieve goals and are given opportunities to enhance their own workplace environment. Nurses can take on leadership roles on committees, unit-based teams, councils, and in community and professional organizations.
  • Recognition: Through the DAISY Award, annual Nursing Services Awards, and unit-based awards, exceptional nurses are recognized for their contributions to our patients, teams, and hospital.

Areas of Nursing Practice

  • Medical/Surgical: Our med/surg division is divided into seven units: 2 Kaplen (orthopedics/neurosurgery), 3 Cohen (postsurgical), 4 Dean (oncology/neurology), 4 East (behavioral health), 6 Dean (cardiopulmonary), 7 Dean (cardiac/step-down), and 8 Dean (postsurgical) plus a float pool.
  • Maternal/Child Health: Our maternal/child health division encompasses labor and delivery, mother/baby, neonatal intensive care, and pediatrics, plus an MCH float pool. We also have lactation consultants on our team.
  • Perioperative: Our perioperative team comprises ambulatory surgery, main OR, pre-admission testing, and post-anesthesia care unit.
  • Critical Care: Our brand new, state-of-the-art intensive care unit provides care for patients with a range of critical health issues, including specialized care for cardiovascular patients. A special RN float team serves the ICU, emergency department, and hemodialysis.
  • Emergency Department: Staffed 24/7 with emergency specialists, our emergency department offers high-quality care in a modern, spacious facility. ED nurses care for adults and children with a range of emergencies, from broken bones to heart attack and stroke. A special RN float team serves the ICU, emergency department, and hemodialysis.
  • Outpatient: Our outpatient nursing areas include breast center, endoscopy, infusion, radiation oncology, wound care, cardiac rehab, cardiac cath, interventional radiology, and stress lab.
  • Center for Clinical Practice: The Center for Clinical Practice comprises nursing educators who bring their clinical and teaching skills to colleagues across the hospital, ensuring our staff nurses have the knowledge and skills to provide the latest evidence-based care.
  • Care Coordination: Our team includes RN case coordinators, who help patients and their families with their care plans and post-discharge care.
  • Leadership: Leadership positions include nurse managers, assistant nurse managers, and night/weekend nursing supervisors. For current leadership openings, search in the Management category.
  • Advanced Practice Nursing: Advanced practice nurses hold clinical and leadership positions across Englewood Health. For current APN openings, search in the Physicians and Providers category.

Meet Some of Our Nurses

  • Nurse story 1

    Sara and Zoe – Cardiac/Step-Down

    Best friends since high school, Sara and Zoe now practice together on the cardiac/step-down unit. In this video, hear them talk about how the support from each other and from their colleagues have helped them acclimate to a high acuity unit. In recognition of their contributions to their patients and nursing team members, both Sara and Zoe were award the DAISY award for excellence in nursing. Watch now
  • Nurse story 2

    Leigh, Elisabeth, and Romy – Perioperative

    The operating room is a unique environment for nurses. In this video, three nurses with varying levels of experience share how Englewood Hospital’s training for new OR nurses and preceptor program have helped them be successful perioperative nurses. The Periop 101 program is just one of several programs at Englewood Hospital to support nurses transitioning into new specialties. Watch now
  • Nurse story 3

    Ginny – Stroke Program

    For 45 years, Ginny has been a nurse our hospital. After years as a bedside nurse, Ginny got involved in committee work and research, and pursued advanced education. She is now the stroke program coordinator. In this role, she champions stroke education and high-quality care. She credits the stroke program’s success in part to the autonomy she has been given and support from across the organization. Watch now
  • Nurse story 5

    Cornelia and Shirley – Education/Professional Development

    Cornelia, the director of nursing professional development, and Shirley, the co-chair of the nursing education council and staff nurse, are both deeply committed to growth, learning, and leadership. In this video, they discuss how Englewood Hospital supports nurses through professional development programs that address needs and goals identified by nurses. Watch now