Overall great but pay could be better
Pros
We had the resources we needed to give great patient care. I enjoyed the diversity of staff and patients. Workflows were organized and onboarding training was very cohesive and consistent.
Cons
Over time they started hiring more business people to run the hospice program and it was disappointing to see the shift focus from excellent holistic patient care to more of a business model. Having said that, it is the general trend in healthcare, unfortunately. The hourly pay needs to be more competitive with Kaiser. I know they say they cannot meet Kaiser's level of pay but they can get closer. They are competitors after all. Sutter hospital nurses make quite a bit more than the hospice nurses and we work just as hard with the additional risks of being out in the community.