Page 7 - National Nurses Week 2020

ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE • SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2020 CELEBRATING NATIONAL NURSES WEEK 7M
ADVERTISING FEATURE
EASTERN COLLEGE OF HEALTH VOCATIONS
NURSING
PROFILE
Jordan Calhoun
Emergency-room nurse Unity Health
Searcy
Q: How long have you been a nurse? A: 11 years
Q: What made you want to become a nurse? A: I wanted to make a difference, to do something that would challenge me and make me a better person.
Q: What advice would you give to someone looking to get into the profession?
A: Talk to us! Most of us, even grumpy old ER nurses, love helping people get started in nursing.
Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job? A: I enjoy the teaching. Sometimes I teach my
patients things to help them with their health; sometimes I teach new nurses how to do things they have never done.
Q: What is your work schedule?
A: I work three to four 12-hour shifts a week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Q: Who in your field inspires you?
A: Several people come to mind when I think of people I look up to in the medical field: Linda McIntosh, Darrell King and my dad, the dinosaur paramedic (25 years and counting).
Q: What education/training did you need for your job?
A: To start, only a nursing license and a Basic Life Support card. Most of the specialized training starts once you begin working: Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Trauma Nurse Core Course certification, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale and Certified Emergency Nurse specialization. The longer you work, the more acronyms you get.
Q: What are your career goals?
A: To keep helping people and doing fun things as long as I can.
Located in the heart of Little Rock at 200 S. University Ave., Eastern College of Health Vocations is dedi- cated to training the next generation of medical professionals in Arkansas.
Eastern College’s Medical Assistant Program is designed to help students enter this growing career field. Medical-assisting jobs are expected to grow 29 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for other occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With medical-assistant training from ECHV, students will quickly be on their way to becoming a vital part of a medical team with excellent opportunities for advancement.
Eastern College’s Dental Assistant Program is designed to give students
the skills they need to play a key role in a dental office by perform- ing many tasks to support dentists and hygienists. At ECHV, students receive high-quality dental-assistant training from experienced faculty and staff. A combination of lectures, labs and hands-on experience will prepare students to move confident- ly from the classroom to their first day on the job.
In Little Rock, ECHV’s campus is conveniently located near Interstate 630 for easy access from anywhere in central Arkansas. The school al- so offers online learning opportuni- ties during the COVID-19 outbreak with remote classes. For more infor- mation, call 501-568-0211 or visit www.easterncollege.edu.
ADVERTISING FEATURE
Unity Health takes pride in caring for its community and more than 2,300 associates. Its dedicated and loyal staff members strive to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve through compassionate care.
Unity Health is a leading health care provider in an eight-county area. Based in central Arkansas among thriving areas — a metropolitan city and tourism hot spots — Unity Health serves the local population and brings old-fashioned meaning to the word family.
Unity Health is honored to have been the first hospital in Arkansas accepted
into the Mayo Clinic Care Network, pro- viding more patients with added peace of mind and the ability to stay close to home for their care.
Unity Health has three hospital campuses, a cancer center, urgent-care facilities and an ever-growing number of clinics.
The system has a combined total of 571 licensed beds and a medical staff of more than 160 physicians who special- ize in various areas of health care.
To see current career opportunities, visit unity-health.org/career-center or call 501-380-4600.
UNITY HEALTH
ARcare is accepting applications for:
PREVENTION CASE MANGER
Base location could be Jonesboro, Batesville, Searcy or Little Rock. Responsible for providing accurate education & information to the client/patient interested in accessing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), provide referrals to prescribing healthcare professionals & work with individuals to identify & over- come barriers to accessing & maintaining PrEP treatment. Qualifications: High School Diploma; Two year degree or applicable work experience preferred. Medical case management experience preferred. 50%-70% Travel is required. Looking for positive, energetic, independent person with organizational & computer skills.
PREVENTION COORDINATOR
Based in Searcy. Responsible for the delivery of a nation-wide initiative to achieve a 90% reduction in new HIV infections by year 2030. This position will oversee the marketing, acquisition of clients & delivery of PrEP medication to thousands of individuals across three states. Qualifications: two year degree or equivalent experience req’d. 60% travel. Looking for positive, energetic, independent, organized person w/computer skills.
Apply at www.arcare.net
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RN
$63,830
CNA
$26,034
LPN
$36,155
Benefits
Competitive Salary + Enhanced COVID Pay For Eligible Positions
10 Paid Holidays
+ At Least
12 Vacation &
12 Sick Days A Year
Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
Pension + Retirement Plans
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The Arkansas Department of Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.