Recognition & Awards

The significance of nursing to the mission and vision of an organization is embraced in a Magnet-designated setting. Recognition for the contribution of nurses is foundational to the structure and process of operations.

St. Joseph’s nurses demonstrate excellence through their clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care. They are recognized in many ways as outstanding caregivers and professionals.  

Nursing Excellence Award – An annual award given during Nurses Week by the RN peers of the Nurse Practice Council to staff nurses who exemplify and consistently demonstrate evidence of high-quality practice, excellent outcomes, and commitment to professional development.

Recognize a Nurse Award – A quarterly award to recognize nurses who deliver quality nursing care, demonstrate compassion, and embody the St. Joseph’s core values of Dignity, Charity, Stewardship, Justice, and Excellence, to positively impact the lives of their patients

Developed by the Nurse Practice Council in honor of the 150^th anniversary of St. Joseph’s Health and the contributions of the Sisters of Charity, the criteria were inspired by the work of Sister Teresa Regina Confroy, RN, MSN, who served for 24 years at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center as a staff RN, Head Nurse, and Vice President of Patient Care Services.

RN STARS Program – A clinical ladder program to promote professional development of the direct care nurse. The program serves to define, develop, evaluate, and reward various levels of clinical nursing expertise using STARS criteria:

S - St. Joseph’s Health Strategic Plan

T - Transforming Care through Evidence-Based Practice

A - Advancement of Practice through Quality

R - Relationship-Based Care

S - Service to Self and Others

National Nurses Week – An annual celebration in May celebrating the birthday week of Florence Nightingale, recognizing St. Joseph’s nurses’ contribution, commitment and dedication to patients and families, the community, the organization, and professional nursing.

National Certification Celebration – An annual celebration in March honoring the nurses who have achieved national certification in their specialty, recognizing their expertise and leadership.