registered nurse

transporter

Archbold

Typical day at work involves meeting and greeting our patients;they will get ready for exercise on the treadmill or other machines; we would take measurement of heart rate and blood pressure before they would exercise, during exercise and after exercise. Monitoring our patients while they exercise was vital, especially our phase 2 patients. Phase 3 patients were monitored as well but they did not need that much attention. We also had some them resistance train with our weights to help improve their overall strength and ability to do daily activities. 

During my time here, I have learned how to use my skills and abilities to the fullest and master them. Taking blood pressures was used on daily basis, from beginning to end, as well as heart rate. I also educated the patients about heart conditions, how to improve their conditions, and heart and pulmonary procedures. 

Management was not really involve to much, but the clinical coordinator was very helpful in showing me how things were done around the facility.

Co-workers was okay, some did not have time to talk. We were constantly on the move around the facility.

The hardest part of my job was nothing. Things were a fluid motion and nothing was not difficult to complete or do. 

Enjoyable part of job was interacting with the guest as they come to the facility. They were very engaging and what know about everything about their conditions. Some patients were not friendly, but the ones that were was very friendly.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at Archbold Medical Center for me was being able to to be part of the healthcare team, take care of the needs of the sick,  meet a diverse group of people, and continue doing what I’ve done all my adult life; caring for others. 


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part is working your hardest on the floor trying to meet every patients need, get other duties done trying to help other coworkers and those in charge only see when you don’t volunteer for what’s not in your job scope. Now that’s frustrating and stressful. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Archbold to me is a great place to work because the environment and culture is pleasant. Many employees in passing by are so helpful, friendly, making work there worthwhile.  Some not so kind but if it’s what you’re destined to do you’ll enjoy, and assist in making a better work environment.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy, busy, busy!  Some days rougher than others. In the mist of giving baths, feeding, stocking rooms, etc. a patient or patients may code and everything changes. You may think because you’re not a nurse or doctor you’re not needed but even if you can get the crash-cart; you helped in that crucial moment to save a life. Sometimes successful, sometimes not.

This isn't a bad place to work if you're the type that just wants to do your job, collect a check, and go home. However, if your a type-A personality that goes above and beyond the minimum and wants to help effect change for the betterment of the community, the people you serve, and the environment in which you work, don't apply here. You will be frustrated by the management/administration and their lack of openness to any fresh, new ideas. If you're not part of the clique, you won't be heard and your views and visions quickly dismissed. 

Management also does not care about YOUR work/home life balance. They do not take into consideration your off-days and expect you to come in when they want to talk to you instead of attempting to speak to you when your at work. Very intrusive and inconsiderate of your personal life, but guard their own time off like Cerberes guards the gates of Hades.

Again, if your not part of old guard clique, don't even THINK about promotion. There is no room for upward mobility and growth within those walls for innovative outsiders. Fresh prospectives and new ideas are not welcome. 

Typical day at work is usually relaxed and you get along mostly with your coworkers who work as a team. 
I believed I learned many things as Archibald Medical Center they were always trying to improve our knowledge of nursing and other disciplines in the medical field. Management can be judgmental times and does not always take into consideration what the workload is on the floor of the nurses. Workplace culture is good most people are cooperative and today usually goes fast and smooth. I believe the workplace culture supports a place of safety in the workplace and with providing patient care. Most difficult thing is sometimes the nursing load can be excessive when people do not show up to work. The most enjoyable part of the job is working with team members that are friendly and understand the job and are very intelligent and what they do.

The direct patient contact is best part of the job.  The local culture appreciates someone who wants to help. New policies are never developed in the open but in a secret Senior Management meetings with no input from direct care staff.  The salary levels are not supportive for continued improvement as the top salary range is not allowed additional increases for 10 or more years.  I learned to not ask questions that require a detailed analysis as it is viewed as making trouble.  I was informed to “drink the cool-aid” and I will be considered supportive.  A typical day at work included 5-8 one hour long individual counseling sessions.  Some days required more administrative meetings.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Helping patients and getting paid to do it.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of leadership and lack of supplies to do the job safely. The leadership hires for staff that are comfortable making it appear as if they are doing the job instead of enforcing a standard of operations. Leadership keeps terrible employees that do not care about their job and it runs off the hard working dedicated employees.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Outside of security staff is wonderful but behind closed doors in the security department it is absolutely miserable.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Micro managed very few enjoyable moments during the day and pretty dangerous at times.

I have had 8 supervisors within one year, and the nurses are a revolving door. The CEO who hired me, treated me unfairly, as I was not fully trained in policies, procedures, or protocol The rules always change.   The caliber of patients are poor, from all over the state, and are usually homeless, with no job, no insurance, or money.  The state hospitals should not have closed. as many of these mentally ill people have nowhere to go, to get real help. It is a stepping stone to live somewhere for a while, and are sent home by bus or Uber. Usually not safe discharges. Patients are also a revolving door.

Considering this is my third tour of duty in 30 years, I have varied opinions of the Medical Center. Overall, it’s a good place to work. The work environment is safe. 
The pay scale definitely needs revamping and brought in alignment with our medical competition. I fully believe that compensation goes a long way in showing employees how much the company appreciates them.
There’s a meme from the founder/CEO of Virgin that’s says, “clients don’t come first; employees do. Take care of your employees and they will take care of your clients.” If truly feel that if Archbold and other companies followed that tidbit of wisdom, turnover would be nearly zero.

This hospital was a pillar in the community. It believed in quality cost-efficient patient care. It offered training and education that offered high standards for patient care. The typical day of  work wouldn’t have been as hard if compassion, respect, kindness, integrity and fairness were placed with top priorities  to cultivate  healthy relationships between co-workers.

Management is reactive and not proactive. Rarely are issues addressed when brought to management’s attention. Too often issues don’t get addressed by mangement until it’s too late and patient care has been compromised. Staff is not appreciated or treated properly due to poor management. Too often promotions are based on who administration and doctors like and not the most qualified individual. Until qualified individuals are placed in administrative positions Archbold will continue to have high turn over rates and poor patient surveys.

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