Nursing
Being A Nurse at Good Shepherd Medical Center (GSMC)
What does it mean to be a nurse at Good Shepherd Medical Center?
The Nurses at Good Shepherd Medical Center have a long and honorable history of providing compassionate high quality care to patients who come to us for treatment of both their bodies and their spirits. Nurses at Good Shepherd Medical Center recognize that patients are the heart of the healthcare system and the reason we strive to be excellent. The Shepherd’s crook that represents caring hands and heart on our logo is a visual display of what we value as caregivers—YOU!
As nurses providing care to patients and families, we seek to distinguish ourselves as exceptional providers of healthcare, not only in our region, but in the state of Texas and nationwide. How do we achieve this? Through our interactions with patients at their most vulnerable moments and by listening to what they tell us and acting upon their suggestions.
Good Shepherd Medical Center is always searching for committed compassionate and caring professionals who want to be a part of our team and fulfill our mission to provide quality and compassionate care for our patients and the communities we serve.
Nursing Clinical Services at Good Shepherd Medical Center
Good Shepherd Medical Center offers clinical tracts that allow new employees to choose their desired areas including:
- Critical Care Services
- Emergency Services
- Maternal/Child Services
- Medical-Surgical Services
- Surgical Services
- Outpatient Services
Career Opportunities for Advancement at Good Shepherd Medical Center
Clinical Ladder Program:
The purpose of the Clinical Ladder is to recognize and reward expertise in clinical practice for the Registered Nurse. It is designed to promote professional growth and development while enhanced recruitment and retention of professional nurses.
Nursing Pay for Credentials:
Nurses at Good Shepherd Medical Center receive market-competitive pay differentials for eligible Registered Nurses who have obtained an advanced educational degree or specialized credentials related to his/her area of nursing practice.
Some of these benefits include:
- Expenses related to obtaining and maintaining any credential which is mandatory, such as application fees, books, examination fees and renewal fees.
- Time spent taking the mandatory certification exam is paid by GSMC.
- ACLS and other certifications provided by Good Shepherd Medical Center are free for employees.
- National certifications exam costs are covered as approved.
Nursing Leadership Team at Good Shepherd Medical Center
The Nursing Leadership Team at Good Shepherd Medical Center is committed to supporting the clinical caregivers as they provide evidence-based clinical care while demonstrating daily compassionate caring and empathy. In addition, we are dedicated to on-going development of nurses as they excel as professionals in their areas of expertise. The nursing leaders seek to inspire and engage the hearts and minds of the clinical staff as they strive to deliver superior care with a focus on patient and family satisfaction. We seek to serve and promote professional practice in every setting.