West Islip, NY 11795 – Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitative Care Center has implemented an innovative performance based career development model as an incentive for nursing staff members to increase their skills and knowledge and provide staffing effectiveness. This model allows Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses to move up a three-step “ladder” specifically designed for their level of nursing licensure. To move throughout the levels, the staff must complete job specific educational requirements through in-service classes and projects. In addition, job performance, attendance and punctuality are contributing factors to advancement. Staff members who achieve advancement through the career ladder are recognized with title and financial awards. Our Lady of Consolation’s ultimate goal is to become the learning center for geriontological and rehabilitative care.

“As one of the largest employers on the South Shore of Long Island, Our Lady of Consolation is committed to providing on-going job and educational advancement opportunities to benefit its employees,” said Vice President of Performance Improvement and Regulatory Affairs Gail Holtz, RN, MSN. “The end result of nursing staff members moving through the career ladder is the securing of a strong support system for all nursing staff and increased quality of care for the facility’s patients and residents,” she stated.

Our Lady of Consolation is a 450-bed nursing and rehabilitative care center conducted in the tradition of the Sisters of St. Dominic and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). As a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, Our Lady of Consolation plays an integral role in the health care delivery system of the Diocese of Rockville Centre and offers expertise in the field of long term care and sub-acute care. In addition to skilled nursing home care including geriatric care, rehabilitative care, respiratory therapy and medically complex care, Consolation offers specialized dementia disease care for individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s and related dementia diseases. In addition, Consolation’s Long Term Home Health Care Program provides nursing care and other services for patients residing in their own homes in the community.  For more information about the services Our Lady of Consolation offers, please call (631) 587-1600.