Nursing Units

Olathe Medical Center

• Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Emergency Care Center
• Women's Center and The Birth Place
• Critical Care
• 2 North
• 2 East
• 3 North
• 4 North
• Kansas Cardiovascular Center
• Surgical Services
• Hospice and Home Health

Miami County Medical Center

• Ground West
• Emergency Department
• Surgical Services

Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) – Jan O’Dell, RN, Director

Patients of all ages are treated in our outpatient surgical center with nearby hospital access if needed. Our high nurse-to-patient ratio is a benefit for all. ASC staff enjoys daytime hours – no call, no weekends, no holidays! Opportunities exist for people who are exploring their career options as well as those who have found their place in the healthcare setting. Learn more about the Ambulatory Surgery Center

“Every aspect of our visit was exceptional! We were very happy with all staff and the whole experience. ”

Emergency Care Center (ECC) – Cindy Kolich, RN, Director

Understanding that the people who enter our Center are often nervous and frightened, we pride ourselves in placing a high emphasis on patient satisfaction. Our 29-bed Emergency Care Center (ECC) was designed to bring care to our patients rather than moving them for tests and procedures. Fourteen of our rooms are equipped with life support equipment, plus each room has a television and in-room registration. We are not a trauma center, however, we are the third busiest emergency care center in the Kansas City metro, providing our staff with a wide variety of cases including a high number of pediatric patients. Learn more about the Emergency Care Center.

“The nurse could tell I was in a lot of pain. She said she would get the doctor to give me something right away; I had it within 5 minutes. She made me feel very comfortable and told me exactly what was going to happen. Everyone made me feel better and they did everything in a good amount of time. I would recommend your hospital.”

The Birth Place and Women’s Health Center – Lori Finn,, RN, Director

Extensive research and planning when designing The Birth Place and Women’s Health Center have made these units a beautiful and serene place for families to grow and for female patients to recover from surgical procedures and other health issues. Wood floors, whirlpool tubs and queen-size Murphy beds await our expectant mothers.

Our patient care staff has multiple opportunities to apply a broad range of nursing skills within these departments. Nurses have the unique opportunity to bond with families, usually staying with one patient from labor and delivery to post-delivery care. Teamwork excels as staff is always prepared for multiple situations that arise during childbirth – both expected and unexpected. Learn more about the Women's Center and The Birth Place

The Critical Care Unit (CCU) – Joey Barton, RN, Director

The Critical Care Unit offers our nurses and patient care staff an opportunity to gain an enormous amount of experience as we care for patients with cardiothoracic and neuro-surgical issues, as well as, complex medical and higher-risk surgical patients. The physicians, including our pulmonologists who are certified in critical care medicine, are excellent to work with and provide a great resource for staff. We have a wonderful team environment in which to care for the most critically ill patients. Learn more about the Critical Care Unit.

“The ICU nurses were all very nice, professional and caring. I felt confident that I was in good hands during my stay. They were very attentive to my needs and very understanding of my anxiety and fears. They helped put me at ease during a very scary experience. They should be commended for a job very well done.”

 

2 North (Orthopedic and Medical-Surgical Unit) – Sheila Nguyen, RN, Director

2N is a unit resounding with excellent teamwork and camaraderie. We stay busy! Orthopaedic, Med-Surg and Oncology patients are our main focus. Several of our nurses have in-depth experience and serve as mentors to our younger graduates. Here, as everywhere at OMC, the patient is the bottom line! Learn more about the Joint Center.

“The entire staff at Olathe Medical Center treated me extremely well. Everyone showed so much concern and care and helped make my stay very comfortable. Thank you all so very much. ”

 

2 East (General Medical-Surgical Unit) – Dee Saggars, RN, Director

2E is a great place to learn – there is never a dull day! The unit is fast paced with a rapid turn around time for our surgical patients. We are fortunate to have a collaborative relationship with the medical staff as well as support from all the ancillary departments. Our wonderful staff of team players is compassionate, caring and versatile -- fulfilling their calling of nursing with intelligence and skill!

“Olathe (Medical Center) is a very good hospital. I trust you with my family and me. ”

3 North and 4 North – Elaine Patton, RN, Director

With an average patient stay of 3 to 5 days, 3 North provides nurses with a great experience in working with the complexities of a step-down med/surg patient with cardiac needs. The staff has been educated to care for the renal failure patients requiring dialysis.

4 North has a shorter patient stay of 1.5 to 2 days. Patient needs are primarily cardiac related. Telemetry monitored care in conjunction with the Kansas Cardiovascular Center and the Emergency Care Center is our focus. The staff expertise in the cardiac field includes post-procedure heart attack patients as well as heart failure, pacemaker and arrhythmia patients.

The nurses and physicians at Olathe Medical Center work together as a team to provide outstanding patient care. Special computerized patient monitors are worn by nurses with telemetry background, keeping them constantly informed on the status of their patients. Nurses who do not have a telemetry background find this system one of the best for learning.

“If anyone has to go to a hospital, I hope they choose Olathe Medical Center, where they’ll get great care, true feelings and personal uplift. Thanks again. ”

Kansas Cardiovascular Center – Lucretia Craig, RN, Director

We provide easy access to excellent cardiovascular care. Our patients are contacted the evening before scheduled procedures so they arrive feeling connected with the staff and have knowledge of the day’s events. Our patients prepare for any test or procedure in a room designed to resemble a bedroom and recover in a similar environment where most medical devices are hidden to minimize anxiety. Our staff works hard to ensure both patient and family have the best experience possible. Learn more about the Kansas Cardiovascular Center .

“I received excellent care both by the wonderful and friendly nurses and the doctor. Also, the attendants that took me to the procedure really put me at ease. The nurses were so nice, that they recruited my granddaughter to be a nurse . . . and she is only 2 1/2! ”

 

Surgical Services – Todd Clayman, RN, Director

Surgical nurses gain experience in multiple cases, from gastric bypass to open heart surgery. High-tech (and high-touch) care is important at OMC. Growth of new programs and expanding current areas such as cardiac and neurosurgery highlight this mission is strongly supported by administration and our board of directors. The surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, patient care staff and surgical techs are a cohesive team whose primary focus is on delivering the highest quality of care. Learn more about Surgical Services.

“Nurses were the best ever. Rate on a scale if 0-10 with 10 being best, they were a 10+. I would come back any day – you guys did a great job. Please let your staff know how great they are – they made my surgery and recovery so nice. Thanks again. ”

 

'Hospice and Home Health – Charlene Shibel, RN, Director

Pain and other symptom issues are well managed by our very qualified team of hospice nurses and home health care personnel. Support is constant from the entire team including the medical director, social services, nutritional consulting, chaplain, volunteers and home health aide assistance. Our home health mother/baby nurses are experts in lactation issues and various newborn challenges. Quality indicators and family satisfaction rank among the best in national benchmarking – largely due to nursing performance! While this is a very demanding field, our nurses would tell you that it is most rewarding. Learn more about Hospice and Home Health.

'Ground West – Joann Paul, RN, MSN, Manager Inpatient Services

The inpatient unit at Miami County Medical Center is a place where excellence in nursing comes to life.  We have the opportunity to care for patients from virtually all service areas, including general surgical, orthopedic, medical, cardiac, pediatric, and the more complex patient with multiple co-morbidities.  The nursing staff provides comprehensive nursing care using a total patient care model. They are able to get to know their patients well and provide the kind of nursing care that meets best practice standards.  Functioning in close collaboration with physicians, the nurses excel at applying evidenced-based practice parameters to the delivery of care.  In addition, the nurses have formed a very collaborative and cohesive team that makes coming to work not only fulfilling, but fun.

'Emergency Department - Stacy Roberts, RN, MBA, Emergency Department Manager

The Emergency Department at Miami County Medical Center offers nurses interested in working in emergency nursing an opportunity to provide personalized, quality nursing care for patients in all age groups. We are growing in the number and needs of  our patients served and to meet those needs, we have responded in providing adequate staffing and  ongoing training to all our professional staff in trauma ,pediatrics , and advanced cardiac care .We promote opportunities for continuing education.  Our physical facility is currently expanding with an additional 8 beds including state-of-the-art equipment and monitoring systems. All our Emergency Physicians are board certified in Emergency Medicine and support physician /nurse collaboration for the most optimal patient care. We enjoy an atmosphere where the nurses are involved in the decisions that most impact the care they provide and how they work.  

'Surgical Services - Sharon Sawyer, RN, BSN, Manager Surgical Services

Compassion, Service Excellence, Experience, Commitment—these characteristics briefly describe the wonderful nursing environment in Surgical Services at Miami County Medical Center.  In this department, we have the opportunity to experience and care for patients in a variety of settings, such as; Pre-Operative Care, Surgery, Post-Operative Care, GI Lab and Pain Clinic.   This multi-specialty approach to nursing allows one to be continuously challenged and rewarded.  Professionalism and patient-centered care are at the forefront in the minds of nurses within this department.  This has led to a cohesive atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration between nurses, physicians, patients and family.  Our nurses see their positions as careers and not jobs allowing for a sense of commitment of which many nurses can only dream.