My best employment experience as a nurse
Pros
Generous PTO, competitive compensation, relatively easy transfers into other departments and positions, and rewards for loyalty. One of the two great hospital systems in the area. I am fortunate enough to have an amazing direct supervisor, and this is a large part of my satisfaction with my employment here. I started as a part-time/PRN employee, and eventually accepted a full time position. I believe they reward hard work, and value good ideas. My compensation has gone up every year through merit-based raises, and market adjustments. I believe they truly want their teammates to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Full-time teammates are able to earn $750 per year in their HSA just for jumping through a few hoops and taking a survey or two. This helps to offset the high deductible of the one health insurance plan that everyone is frustrated with.
Cons
Management can be reactionary, seem detached, and sometimes can't predict unintended consequences of their actions, like schedule redesigns that result in layoffs, eventually leading to staffing shortages. Also, the branding and advertising has gotten a little weird. #thecareyoudemand being a good example of a meaningless attention-grabbing slogan that nobody really understands. Insurance plan is substandard, and coverage options are limited. There is no reason that a company like CHS shouldn't be able to offer better healthcare plans.
