We believe that successful associates are the product of a dynamic environment—one that constantly seeks out creative new ways to promote and acknowledge the everyday accomplishments of its staff. That is why Saint Mary’s Nursing established a Clinical Advancement System (CAS), which recognizes, rewards and compensates RNs who demonstrate achievement of defined levels in clinical performance and interactive behaviors.

Saint Mary’s Clinical Advancement System Goals Include:

• Improving the quality of patient care by promoting increased knowledge, skills and competencies.

• Recognizing and rewarding excellence in the clinical nursing practice.

• Encouraging professional growth and increasing accountability.

• Providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Recruiting and retaining professional nurses whose values are consistent with those of Saint Mary’s Health Care.

• Providing a forum for RNs to develop goals for clinical practice.