Pros
Newer employee here, but have been a working professional for quite a few years now. When I got the job offer from Rush, I was excited but had some strong reservations about taking this job. In all honesty, Rush’s reputation is what brought me in. They look great on paper, but internally it’s a little messy. I’ll start with the positives. Rush has handled the pandemic quite well. They’ve kept their employees safe; letting non-medical staff work from home, for now. Second, they have decent benefits. Honestly, out of all of the companies I’ve worked for, they rank number 2 in terms of benefits. Third, patient care (in terms of technological advancements) is impressive here. They have been pandemic prepared for almost a decade now, which is greatly appreciated.
Cons
In general, they don’t respect newer employees. Turnover and burnout is pretty high here, so, newer employees are not viewed as a welcome sight, but more of a nuisance. They are a teaching hospital, so, they like to hire younger, inexperienced people they can mold. It also helps with costs and offering lower wages. Working from home is viewed very negatively here because they don’t trust their employees, which is a very ancient way of thinking in 2020. However, at the moment, they are forced to allow non-medical employees to work remotely because of the pandemic. Salaries are not competitive, but they are a community hospital, so, that is understandable. Many people have inflated egos here and they like to belittle those who are not at the same level, so, thicker skin is definitely needed. You have to pay for parking, which is a little ridiculous. It’s expensive and impossible to find parking. There is a 2 year waiting list for a parking pass. Your PTO is is misleading. For holidays (such as Labor Day, Thanksgiving, etc.) the time comes out of your accrued PTO. Rush makes sure to let you know their political affiliations, which is an HR no-no. And, I identify as a progressive and a liberal. If you’re not a liberal, you will not be welcomed here. I’ve had people ask my age and ethnicity here, which is extremely unprofessional and a violation of various HR codes. Lastly, there is a lot of gate keeping and red tape. It is impossible to get anything done here. And, it takes months to receive access and permissions. At first I thought the delays were because of COVID. But, I soon learned that the inefficiencies are normal here. Employees lack accountability, so, it’s hard to do your job if you work on a team or rely on other teams. When I first joined here, I didn’t understand why people left Rush after 1-2 years. I can see now why people leave. I definitely will not be staying here long myself. No job or company is perfect, but Rush's reputation does not match the internal dysfunction. Please be aware and careful when accepting a position. If you are younger and newer to your career, you will learn as much as they like you. They will not hold your hand and you will have to figure things out on your own with little to no support. So be prepared for that. If you’re more experienced, view this company as a “nice to have.” Know that Rush looks great on a resume but you will have to pay for it and it will come with some mental sacrifice. Hope this review is helpful to fellow humans out there.