health screener

registered nurse

screener

medical assistant

order picker

Abrazo Health


As a registered nurse at a mid-sized hospital in Surprise, Arizona, I've had the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment. The hospital provides a supportive community for both personal and professional growth.

**Pros:**
- **Teamwork and Support:** The teamwork among the nursing staff and other healthcare professionals is exceptional. There is a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support which makes the challenging days more manageable.
- **Professional Development:** The hospital offers various continuing education opportunities and encourages advancement in the nursing field. I've been able to attend several workshops and certification courses.
- **Patient Care:** The focus on patient-centered care is evident, and it’s rewarding to see the impact of our work on patients' health and recovery.
- **Facilities and Equipment:** The hospital is well-equipped with modern technology which aids in providing high-quality care.

**Cons:**
- **Staffing Issues:** Like many healthcare facilities, there are times when staffing is short, leading to longer shifts and increased workload.
- **Administration:** There can be a disconnect between the nursing staff and the administrative department, occasionally leading to communication issues.
- **Emotional Burnout:** The emotional toll of nursing is significant, especially in areas like the ICU or emergency department.

**Job Responsibilities:**
- Assessing and monitoring patient conditions.
- Administering medications and treatments.
- Collaborating with doctors and other medical staff.
- Educating patients and their families on care plans.
- Documenting patient care services and updating records.

**Work-Life Balance:**
The work-life balance can be challenging, especially when working 12-hour shifts and dealing with the emotional aspects of patient care. However, the hospital does try to accommodate personal needs and scheduling requests when possible.

**Overall Recommendation:**
I would recommend this position to nurses who are looking for a supportive environment to hone their skills and who are ready to face the challenges of acute patient care. The job is demanding but offers a fulfilling career experience for those passionate about nursing.

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Remember, this is a hypothetical example and individual experiences can vary greatly depending on a multitude of factors such as the specific hospital, department, and personal circumstances.

Typical day at work consisted of 
Front office check in/ check out
Collect  Copays
Schedule Appointments
Verifying Insurance 
Bank Deposits 
End of Day Logs 
Medical Records 
Back Office
Vitals 
Room Patients
Set up for procedures
Prepare Patients for Procedures
Papsmears
Rectal Exams 
Ear Lavages
EKG’s 
Pediatric/ Adult Injections
Minor Surgery
Skin Tag Removal
Toe Nail Removal
Cyst Removal
Endometrial Biopsy
Biopsies
Suture Removals
Dressing Changes
Notify Patients of Lab Results
Schedule Diagnostic Procedures
Order Medical Equipment
Prescriptions 
Obtain Prior Auth for Procedures, Diagnostic Exams, Prescriptions
VFC 
Order Supplies from PSS 
AISIS
Sterilizations/ Autoclave
Handle Sample Closet
Stock Exam Rooms
Temperature Log for Fridge 
Referrals

My co workers were the best to work with. They understood how to be team players and we always had each others back when one needed help. 

The hardest part of this job was leaving it.  I went out on maternity leave and decided to stay at home with my baby.

The most enjoyable part of my job was learning all the different minor surgery procedures and assisting with them. Also the patients. They were the most caring patients I have ever met and I'm glad that I got to help them with their request.

Run. No help from the charge she sits and talks and laughs Most of the day and about her kids or what she found on Pinterest. Never helps with heavy equipment being move from room to room, or room turn overs. She has never washed one scope in the 6 yrs I've been there, even when we are short handed. We have no meetings ever.  If there is communication it's when the charge  feels you did something wrong she usually embarrasses you in front of others in some dramatic way if not she yells on demeans you for not knowing. She's even changed the rules from day to day so you feel stressed all the time waiting to get corrected or demeaned in some way in front of coworkers. Often it's like watching a member of the herd be eaten by lions when she picks on them and there's nothing you can do. She's the only one laughing.  We are running to keep up the turn over.  Manager is controlling to a fault it's insane. She even corrects how we speak and introduce ourselves, like we are children. She sits with us at lunch and demeans us if the topic is not to her liking. She plays favorites and gives the less desired schedules to the ones who don't kiss her bottom.  We spend our time keeping away as much as possible and protecting each other from her wrath and unpredictable mood swings. Management helps very little to
Guide us with such issues.  Run.

All the strong staff left and have high turnover rate since. Due to this factor, new hires cannot be trained appropriately because as soon as the get the basics they are thrown into the position by themselves within the first week or two because they are so desperately needed which causes more reason for people to want to quit.  It creates an overwhelming and stressful environment. Raises used to be 3% and even though your review was scored above a 3 your yearly increase was only 2 point Something % because that's all corporate would allow. No Christmas bonus or Christmas gifts etc from the company. Not even a thank you email or merry Christmas email. Clinic supervisor/managers has resorted to use money from their own pocket to show staff appreciation and thanks because corporporate  management doesn't care. Your overwhelmed with work and due to being short staffed work 10-12hrs 5 days a week to catch up on your work. No communication and even the office managers are overwhelmed.  They want to open more clinics and hire new providers but cant keep the staff they currently have or pay neat enough for the amount of work they are asked to do. They hire and start new providers before hiring and training  MA for them . They want want want but don't give anything in return

I’m an RN in the ICU. As a new grad I had a 12 week orientation. The first three days were in a classroom and then the rest of the time was with a preceptor on the floor. 

I got lucky and had the same preceptor the whole time and it was someone who really cares about their job and was a good teacher. Some of the other new grads haven’t been as lucky. 

A typical day: Huddle and get my assignment. Take report and then run around for at least four hours since the morning is the busiest time of day, especially on the weekdays. As a nurse in the ICU I always have either one or two patients. If we have patients who are downgraded you might occasionally have three but that’s rare. 

Management is hit or miss. We have two charge nurses that are great and actually help you. Upper management doesn’t really seem to care about what is really going on. There is a lot of old, broken, or missing equipment and supplies. It makes my job harder. 

The hardest part of the job so far for me has been trying to learn how to contact physicians and who to ask for specific things. 

The best part are the other nurses in the unit. The overwhelming majority of them are super cool people who are always willing to help. Unfortunately the turn over here is pretty high and we don’t have as many experienced nurses as we should. 


Ensure patient rooms are clean and sanitized
Change patient bed linens and provide new bedding, blankets, and pillows
Collect urine and blood samples for testing
Monitor and record patient daily activities; report any drastic changes to a nurse or physician
Perform nursing procedures such as administering medications, changing bandage dressing, or checking temperature
Ensure patients are comfortable in bed; adjust bed settings and/or reposition/turn patient as needed
Help patients with all grooming habits including bathing, dressing, brushing hair, etc.
Assist patient with any daily exercises, physical therapy, or mobilization efforts patient has been prescribed
Transport patients via wheelchair or rolling bed
Monitor patient vital signs and record weight, blood pressure, and pulse
Ensure patients are getting enough food and fluids
Counsel, listen, and educate patients and patients’ families on health concerns, questions, or suggestions
Ensure patients’ safety and remove any safety hazards (clear walkways, cleaning chemicals, etc.)
Transport and use medical equipment according to patient requirements
Follow all organization, state, and federal mandated medical standards and procedures
Ensure patient confidentiality by following all HIPAA rules and regulations

I arrive 10 minutes before shift change.  We have hurdle in the break room for about 5 minutes.  We head to the floor and receive report from the outgoing shift. I clean and stock my equipment, and work area for the day. The incoming shift  introduces one another.  I log onto the computer to look at my patient list and assignments for the day.  The hardest part of my day is the morning, during shift change.  A lot needs to be done before I can actually settle in.  Vitals have to be taken, blood drawn, specimens sent to lab, baths given, linens changed, preparing patients for procedures. Once all that is done, the  rest of the day flows very well.  We are a Team, and that helps. The most enjoyable part of my job is that, it is rewarding.  I place myself in "the patients shoes", when they are at their most vulnerable state. I do my very best to help them feel comfortable, and help in every way I can. I take time talk to patients, ask how they feel,and ask them if there is anything else I can do to make them feel better. I go in with a purpose to help, and to be a blessing to someone. My focus is on the patient, and not on me.  I do my very best and when I go back home I can relax and sleep well at night.

I worked in staffing and patient placement graveyard shift. Every night was always different. Nurses not showing up for their shift, staffing was the most stressful, staffing for the upcoming day shift was a surprise, not knowing who would be coming in. Then having to float staff to balance out the staff. Placing patients from the ER to the units was okay, except when nurse managers had a million excuses to not take patient or the ED didn't specify that patient was an inmate, on isolation...etc and you place them in a shared room, just lack of communication and nursing managers not wanting to communicated rather them complain to me, and have me communicate for them. ugh, I don't miss the headaches. Not to mention when we had to do dialysis billing. WHAT!!! there's an entire billing department. Then when I wasn't doing the charges correctly, someone trained me for 30 mins, which took them like 5 mins to do. WHY WERE THEY NOT DOING THEM? I didn't make sense. The team was great. They had been there for years and had a really great system at producing results and initiative. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
A paycheck every two weeks. I really wish chose somewhere else for my career to begin.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Patients were never the reasons for my bad days. The company culture is poor. Staff treat each other poorly and people they should be serving poorly. In my opinion, they are understaff due to their refusal to enforce consequences for those who create a hostile working environment. The turnover rate is high because people have no pause about disrespecting others.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was very hostile. They set you up to fail or people feel entitled despite doing the bare minimum. No one is held accountable for hostility they bring into the work place. People go out of their way to be rude to you.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Overloaded with an unreasonable assignment in an unstocked area with broken equipment and being taken advantage of because of my refusal to argue. Or being sent to smooth over things with patients offended by their previous RN.

A typical day at work starts by checking/follwing up email and support tickets. Depending on what is going on I could learn a new issue with an application and I contact the vendor to start working towards a fix. A Radiologist could call in with a new issue that I have not seen before that I resolve and update our help guides. My co-workers work well together. I have my hands in almost all aspects of the IT department. I do testing on our applications as well as helping other teams with theirs. I also have to trouble shoot HL7 messages and work with that team to get the issue resolved. The hardest part of my job is supporting the hardware. It is hard to be at a site on a go live and get called to another site to replace a monitor or a mouse. I really enjoy my teammates and my super users. They make my job easier and fun to come to work. I also like when we implament a new application and working with the sites to maximize their new workflow.

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