Premier Health Nursing Professional Practice Model

The Premier Health Nursing Professional Practice Model is built on the theories and foundational principles of Relationship Based Care (RBC) at the center, and Premier Health’s values.    

Premier Health’s Nursing Professional Practice Model four principles include:

  • EMPOWERED: Nurses have a voice in decisions that affect the care they deliver and the workflows by which they do.
  • COMMITTED: Nurses embrace their responsibility to speak up about issues that impact their practice.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: Nurses take personal accountability for patient outcomes achieved.
  • INSPIRE: All nurses are collaborative leaders we inspire and facilitate bi-directional communication.    

Relationship Based Care incorporates the following principles:

  • Care of self
  • Care of patient and family
  • Care of colleagues

Premier Health’s Values: I C.A.R.E

  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Authenticity
  • Respect
  • Excellence

Nursing Philosophy

We believe that nursing is an art and science, caring for the whole person with respect for the dignity and inherent worth of each individual. As nurses, we guide, heal, collaborate, teach, lead, and protect those in our care. It is our duty and our privilege to deliver safe, quality, compassionate care centered around our patient’s goals; care provided through collaboration and coordination with our interprofessional partners. Our I CARE values nurture and recognize mutual respect, teamwork, empowerment, education, clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, and research in order to make a difference in each life we touch.