Pros
Generous earned time off policy. Lateral and upward mobility is encouraged and easy. Barton frequently hires from within and provides opportunities for professional growth.
Cons
Healthcare for employees is very expensive. Employees are self-insured (Barton Hospital is one of the most expensive in the country) and it is very difficult to see providers outside of its health care system. Insurance premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs are extremely expensive compared to other employers in the area, and other hospitals nearby. Barton got rid of all part-time positions last year (except those they grand-fathered in), so the work-life balance that Barton once provided does not exist anymore. This makes it extremely difficult for many people who go into nursing so they can spend time with their families. There is also a huge disparity between what the executive team makes and its employees. Education is not encouraged or reimbursed as it once was. Nurses are often asked to float to areas that they are not trained for (for example, a Med-surg nurse who is not ACLS trained floating to telemetry). California ratios are ignored in many departments since management often includes supervisors as part of staffing, but then the supervisors are not available to help with patient care.
