Congressman proposes "Hero Pay" for frontline hospital workers
Congressman proposes "Hero Pay" for frontline hospital workers
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New information... marshall medical centers needs to increase the number of nurses it has on staff.
Waay 31's sophia borrelli spoke to the chief nursing officer about the positions - and why they are so important as the community fights coronavirus.
Sophia looklive: "the chief nursing officer for marshall medical centers told me they are looking to fill multiple nursing positions in the intensive care unit here at the marshall medical north campus."
Vo: kathy woodruff said they are looking for night and weekend shift nurses for the icu.
She says these are typically 12 hour shifts.
And though the long hours aren't easy - woodruff says the positions are important - especially for taking care of coronavirus patients.
Sot: kathy woodruff, chief nursing officer for marshall medical centers: "the icu nurses have been very instrumental in caring for our covid patients.
It's important that we get good quality nurses, who want to work here and do a good job and work hard."
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Vo: she says the hospital staff has maintained a positive attitude during the pandemic even with the ups and the downs.
Woodruff says it's important to have a full staff so that they can take care of the community.
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Congressman proposes "Hero Pay" for frontline hospital workers