Union Hospital received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January. ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program® identifies superior quality in nursing care and is the highest national honor for nursing excellence.

 

Currently, only 378 U.S. health care organizations out of over 6,300 U.S. hospitals have achieved Magnet recognition. To achieve Magnet recognition, organizations must pass a rigorous and lengthy application process that demands widespread participation from leadership and staff. The process includes an electronic application, followed by written documentation demonstrating qualitative and quantitative evidence regarding patient care and outcomes.

 

If scores from the written documentation fall within a range of excellence, an on-site visit occurs to thoroughly assess the Magnet applicant. After this rigorous on-site review process, the Commission on Magnet Recognition reviews the completed appraisal report and votes to determine whether to grant Magnet recognition to the health care organization.

Union Hospital is proud to achieve Magnet recognition, as this credential reinforces our dedication to quality patient care. Magnet-recognized organizations consistently demonstrate:

• Higher patient satisfaction with nurse communication, availability of help, and receipt of discharge information. 
• Lower risk of 30-day mortality and lower failure to rescue rates. 
• Lower rates of falls. 

ANCC evaluates organizations seeking both initial Magnet recognition and recertification, judging how well organizations perform in the five foundations of the Magnet Model, which correlate to global issues in nursing and health care. ANCC looks at the degree to which leaders: 

1. Transform the organization to meet changing needs. 
2. Empower staff members and prepare them to face all challenges. 
3. Promote exemplary professional practice. 
4. Foster innovation within staff knowledge, clinical practice, and systemic improvements. 
5. Measure and evaluate outcomes throughout the entire organization.

Union Hospital is dedicated to providing our patients with the highest-quality care, and this credential confirms our success in this endeavor.

Union Hospital received four exemplars as part of the Magnet® recognition:

1. RN Satisfaction data outperformed the mean in 18 of our 21 units.
2. CLABSI outcomes outperformed the Magnet® requirements in 100% of our units.
3. CAUTI outcomes outperformed the Magnet® requirements in 100% of our units.
4. Patient Experience scores in the category of “Patient Education” outperformed the Magnet® requirements in 100% of our units.

For more information about the Magnet Recognition Program and current statistics, visit 

Excellent working conditions, state-of-the-art technology, and excellent patient-focused care characterize Union Health. Our employees enjoy excellent benefits, a competitive salary, abundant continuing education opportunities, support services and a sense of value and respect for the work they do. All of these combined results in a high level of employee satisfaction. 

Nearly 3,000 employees are at the heart of Union Health's reputation as the leading healthcare provider in the Wabash Valley. Patient safety and satisfaction is job number one. 

A rewarding and challenging experience awaits you as an employee of Union Health. Whether you prefer working in a large hospital that is a regional referral center, a smaller hospital in a rural setting, or as part of a multi-specialty medical group, Union Health has opportunities for you. 

Preparing for a position with a large regional referral center is a significant learning experience. Orientation to Union Hospital includes both classroom and clinical training in your assigned area. If you are new to nursing, you will enter a six-week preceptorship program with the hospitals or you will spend a period of time shadowing a person in one of the physician offices. In either case, you will be working closely with a nurse experienced in your chosen specialty.