Mendy’s Place, the Pediatric Emergency Department at Deer Valley Hospital

Overview

Named for John C. Lincoln’s lovable mascot, Mendy's Place is the only 24/7 pediatric emergency center serving the North and West Valley. Mendy’s Place has repeatedly ranked in the top 1 percent nationwide for excellence in patient satisfaction.

Unit Size

Mendy’s Place has 12 private rooms.

Scheduling & Shifts

Scheduling at Mendy’s Place is flexible, allowing RNs to self-schedule. Twelve-hour shifts are available from 5:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Eight-hour shifts are from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. to accommodate after-school hours for patients.

Clinical Support

RNs in Mendy’s Place enjoy a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio and have ancillary assistance with a charge nurse on each shift, a unit-based clinical educator, a unit secretary and medical social workers.

Unit Design

Ready to treat a wide variety of injuries and illnesses, the center features child-size medical equipment and furniture, along with brightly colored décor.

Co-Worker Comments

"The teamwork I’ve experienced at Mendy’s Place has been phenomenal. The support you get from everyone—from fellow nurses to providers—is exceptional and genuine. I’ve never seen such dedication from a team. It sounds cliché but here it’s true; we are like a family and we have a lot of compassion for each other and, of course, our patients. Bottom line…I wouldn’t want to work anywhere else."

—Tamiko Stott, RN

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Equal Opportunity

John C. Lincoln Health Network is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Selection and employment of applicants is made on the basis of their qualifications, without regard for age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex or veterans status. For TTY/TDD service, please dial 711 followed by our main number 602-870-6060.