Nursing Leader Receives "Excellence in Leadership" Award

WALNUT CREEK, CA - Beverly Jones, R.N., M.P.S., C.N.A.A., Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services for John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus, has been recognized by the Association of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL) with the 2006 Excellence in Leadership-North award.

Jones has been a member of the John Muir Health family for 18 years. Among her responsibilities, Jones currently oversees the coordination of services for more than 880 employees in the nursing department. She also is responsible for the expansion of services in many departments, including pediatrics, the Wound Care Program, and the Birth Center at John Muir Health. With 35 years of experience in healthcare, Jones has been a key administrative leader at John Muir Health since her arrival in 1998.

The ACNL is a professional nursing organization that develops nurse leaders, advances professional practice, influences health policy and promotes quality and patient safety. The group provides networking and mentoring opportunities for its members as well.

The award from ACNL recognizes nurse leaders for excellence in nursing leadership and advancement of clinical practice. Four excellence in leadership awards are presented annually; one to each of the four geographic regions. Jones was nominated by members of the ACNL for her "demonstrated significant support of the nursing profession."

"It is definitely an honor to be selected for this award," says Jones. "The ACNL is a well-respected organization within the nursing community and to be recognized is both a personal and professional achievement. While the award is in my name, the recognition really belongs to the nursing management team at John Muir. On their behalf, I am honored to accept this award."

"Jones is a true nurse leader", says Mary Lopez, R.N., M.S.N., and President of the ACNL. "Her talents and contributions are of tremendous value to the nursing profession and to her colleagues. The ACNL is proud to acknowledge Beverly with this award."

Jones will formally receive the award at the ACNL annual conference February 7, 2006 in Los Angeles. She will be honored alongside the other regional winners.