Your Care Team
St.Vincent Mercy Hospital associates wear ID badges that are white with black lettering and include the St.Vincent Health doves symbol, a photo of the associate, and the person's title and/or department.
All of our associates have one goal in mind:
- To care for you, our patient, to bring about your recovery as thoroughly and as quickly as possible
Our associates are highly trained and directed by the philosophy of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, which calls upon them to protect and promote the dignity and rights of each person as they participate in the healing ministry of Christ.
Physicians
Our physicians are members of the St.Vincent Mercy Hospital medical staff. Physicians consult with the nursing staff and possibly other medical associates and are ultimately responsible for your medical care.
Nurses
Our St.Vincent Mercy Hospital nursing staff is at the center of your healthcare team. Our nurses are committed to providing you with exceptional nursing care, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your nurses carry out your physician's orders for medical treatment and respond to your needs.
Use the nurse call system in your room to contact the nurses' station. Please feel free to ask your nurse if you have questions about your care at St.Vincent Mercy Hospital.
Technologists and Other Experts
Along with nurses and physicians, your medical care rests in the hands of numerous healthcare specialists. These include:
- Technologists in radiology and other departments
- Physical and occupational therapists
- Pharmacists
- Dietitians
- Chaplains
- Social workers
Support Associates
Numerous associates who are vital to the operation of St.Vincent Mercy Hospital provide support to the doctors and nurses. These include:
- Unit managers
- Clerical workers
- Housekeepers
- Maintenance workers
- Security officers
- Food and nutrition staff
Together, they support your caregivers and help make your stay at St.Vincent Mercy Hospital as pleasant as possible.
Volunteers
Our volunteers regularly give their time at St.Vincent Health facilities, providing many services to enhance patient comfort.Volunteers work in the gift shop, at the Front Desk an at the Surgery Desk; provide assistance to patients and their families; and perform many other duties.
These volunteers in blue smocks or vests give an important gift to patients and visitors−their compassion, time and service.