The Medical Staff

The physician who admits you is responsible for directing your care while you are in the hospital. Your physician, as the coordinator for your treatment program, should be consulted if you have questions about your illness.

The Nursing Staff

Twenty-four hour nursing care is provided by a team of professional registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse assistants. A nurse manager is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care on each unit. Please feel free to contact your nurse or the nurse manager if you have questions or concerns.

Dietitians

The hospital maintains a staff of full-time registered dietitians to meet your dietary needs during your stay. If you have questions about your meals or diet, call extension 6184.

Patient Representative

Our patient representatives serve as liaison between you and the hospital. They are here to assist you with any needs, problems, or concerns. Patients, family members or friends can contact a patient representative by calling extension 6697.

Social Workers

Social workers are assigned to each patient care area and are trained to help patients and family members deal with financial, social and emotional problems that relate to illness or hospitalization. This help can involve discharge planning, referral to community agencies, and counseling. In addition, they can assist with interpreters for those who do not speak English, as well as those who are hearing-impaired. The Social work staff can assist you with Advance Directive information. Referrals may be made by physicians, staff, family members, or patients. They may be reached at extension 6107.

Spiritual Assistance

The staff of JARMC recognize that pastoral and other spiritual services are an integral part of healthcare and daily life for many of our patients. For our patients and family members requesting pastoral services we have an on-staff Chaplain, or a list of available clergy can be provided upon request. Your own priest, minister, rabbi, or spiritual leader is always welcome to visit you while you are here. For more information, speak to one of your nurses or call the patient representative at extension 6697 or the Social Work Department at extension 6107.

Business Services

A representative from the Business Services Department can answer questions about your hospital bill and help you interpret financial policies and billing procedures at the hospital. You may contact Business Services by calling extension 6850, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Environmental Services (Housekeepers)

Your room is cleaned daily by a member of the housekeeping staff. If there is a housekeeping problem in your room, tell your nurse and it will be taken care of as soon as possible.

Volunteer Auxiliary

Volunteers contribute many hours of service to the hospital and patients. They supplement the services of the hospital staff in many ways and can be identified by their teal colored jackets/aprons and name badges. If they can be of service to you or your family, please call extension 6392 or visit their desk on the first floor by the ICU waiting area.

Other Personnel

During your stay may be visited by many other healthcare professionals, including personnel from the laboratory, respiratory and radiology departments and physical or occupational therapists. In addition, the JARMC family includes many behind-the-scenes workers, such as accountants, engineers, secretaries, food service workers and others who contribute greatly toward your well-being while you are here.