Schervier Nursing Care Center Appoints Olivia Babol-Ibe as Director of Nursing

April 26, 2012 - PRLog -- RIVERDALE, N.Y. (April 26, 2012) – Bon Secours New York Health System’s Schervier Nursing Care Center announces the appointment of Olivia Babol-Ibe, R.N.C., B.S.N., M.S.N., as director of nursing.  In her new role, Babol-Ibe will oversee all nursing operations to ensure quality care for all residents for the 364-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.  

"Olivia’s extraordinary breadth of experience and talent will play an important role in our continued commitment to quality care for all of our residents,” said Schervier Nursing Care Center Interim CEO Eileen Malo.  “Her passion for nursing and helping others is just one of the numerous qualifications she brings to this role. We know our residents will greatly benefit from Olivia joining the Shervier team.”

Babol-Ibe brings over 30 years of nursing experience to Schervier.  Prior to joining Schervier, she served as the director of nursing at the Dumont Masonic Home where she was responsible for leading the clinical team and operations of the nursing team for the 196 bed facility.  Babol-Ibe also served as the director of nursing at the Hebrew Home for the Aged in both the Baptist and Fairfield Divisions.  Since 2001, she has worked as a nursing administrator on a per-diem basis during the weekends at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center where she is responsible for the operations of the nursing department for the general units and critical care units of the Milstein Pavilion.

“I am very excited to be a part of the Schervier family,” said Babol-Ibe.  “I strongly believe that Schervier’s mission of good health and strong faith allows all of its employees to deliver the best outcome for each resident, making it an ideal environment for both the residents and employees.”

Babol-Ibe holds a master’s degree in nursing and is BCLS / ACLS certified.  Additionally, she has a bachelor of science in nursing degree and is a member of Leading Age New York, formally NYAHSA, as well as NADONA, National Association of Directors of Nursing.  She currently resides in Yonkers, NY.

About Bon Secours New York Health System

Bon Secours New York Health System is part of Bon Secours Health System Inc., a not-for-profit Catholic health system headquartered in Marriottsville, Md.  

Schervier Nursing Care Center is part of Bon Secours New York Health System, whose mission is to bring compassion to health care and to be “good help to those in need.” Bon Secours New York’s mission is carried out through the services and programs of Schervier Nursing Care Center, Burke at Schervier Short-Term Rehabilitation, Schervier Respite Care, Schervier Center for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Schervier Home Care, Burke at Schervier Cardio/Pulmonary Sub-Acute Care, the Bon Secours Center for Research in Geriatric Care and the Schervier Apartments. Information about Schervier and Bon Secours New York may be obtained from the Business Development Department at 2975 Independence Avenue in Riverdale, by calling (718) 548-1700, and at www.scherviercares.org.