Steve Jackson, RN Receives Merit Health River Region Nursing Excellence Award
1/18/2022
Merit Health River Region announced today that Steve Jackson, R.N., nurse supervisor, has been selected to receive its Nursing Excellence Award.
This peer-nominated award, given in recognition of the critical role nurses play in treating our patients, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence.
Steve was chosen for his outstanding leadership, especially during crisis situations. His leadership can be easily tied to his desire to readily help others as well as his commitment and dedication to his patients and their families, colleagues and physicians. His calm and caring personality is one of the key attributes needed by house supervisors. He is a highly visible figure and mentor, providing extra support that might be needed by new staff. Steve leads with integrity, respect, compassion, and a true caring for everyone he comes into contact with. His work is about serving others, improving patient care as well as providing an excellent experience to all who enter our establishment.
“Merit Health River Region is fortunate to have many outstanding nurses like Steve among its ranks. Nurses who deliver exemplary care, compassion and service, who understand the importance of teamwork and mentoring others, who can lead in times of crises, and who are true champions of promoting healthcare in our community,” said Mo Aslam, chief nursing officer (CNO) of Merit Health River Region. “With so much focus this year on the selfless efforts of healthcare professionals like Steve, we are pleased to acknowledge the important contributions our nursing professionals.”
Steve joined Merit Health River Region in October of 2006 as a cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) nurse, and in August of 2018 he was promoted to nursing supervisor.
In addition to receiving the Nursing Excellence Award itself, Steve received a cash prize and a copy of “Shining the Light on All the Right” by Mark and Bonnie Barnes, co-founders of The DAISY Foundation, an international movement created to recognize and express gratitude for extraordinary nursing.
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