Pros
Intermountain Health is a standout workplace for administrative nurses, offering a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and high-quality patient care.
Here are some of the key advantages I see vs. previous job working here:
1. Clean and Modern Facilities: The hospital facilities are exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and equipped with up-to-date medical technology to ensure the best possible care for patients and the most efficient workflow for staff.
2. Cutting-Edge Practices: Intermountain stays at the forefront of medical advancements, utilizing evidence-based practices to continually improve patient outcomes and ensure staff are always working with the latest knowledge and tools.
3. Encouragement of Independent Thinking: Nurses and other caregivers are empowered to think critically and contribute their perspectives. Staff are encouraged to speak up when they notice opportunities for improvement or innovative solutions, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
4. Support for New Ideas: Intermountain values the insights of its employees and actively supports the development and implementation of new ideas that enhance care delivery and operational excellence.
5. Good Staffing Levels (Budget is designed for great ratios, but doesnt mean all admin nurses use that part of their budget to maintain staffing levels. Staffing ratios are thoughtfully managed, ensuring that administrative nurses can focus on providing high-quality care without being overburdened. This contributes to both patient safety and staff satisfaction.
6. Supportive Leadership: Hospital administrators at Intermountain, particularly at IMC as of January 2025 and has been for the last year. From Medical Director of facility to the other operation managers and facility oversight are known for their approachability and commitment to supporting staff. Their proactive leadership style ensures that employees feel valued and heard (excluding the latest finance disaster they just hired from utah county).
Overall, Intermountain Health provides an exceptional environment for administrative nurses who value collaboration, professional development, and a patient-centered approach to care.
Cons
Everyone is treated and paid as if they are the same nurse and know the exact same no matter where you work. RNs and other caregivers with advanced degrees and national board certifications are seen no different or at the same skill-level as a new grad they are paying $1 less to
