registered nurse

office coordinator

nursing assistant

medical assistant

registered nurse - medical / surgical

Montrose Regional Health

Typical Day: Efforts to stay focused on tasks were often disrupted by frequent, unproductive interruptions, during which colleagues routinely voiced complaints about a wide range of issues.

What I Learned: The experience underscored the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and exercising discernment in workplace relationships.

Management: Leadership lacked experience, which often resulted in inconsistent decision-making. Instances of preferential treatment were evident, undermining fairness and team cohesion.

Workplace Culture: The environment was characterized by frequent gossip, interpersonal conflict, and a pervasive sense of dissatisfaction among staff. Constructive dialogue was rare, and instead, complacent negativity often took its place. A lack of openness to diverse perspectives, particularly from individuals with strong personal beliefs, contributed further to an exclusionary and toxic atmosphere.

The Hardest Part of the Job: Striving for meaningful collaboration to enhance patient outcomes, while coming to terms with the reality that such teamwork was unlikely to be achieved in the existing environment.

The Most Enjoyable Part of the Job: Gaining clarity about my professional values and ultimately making the decision to leave an environment that was not aligned with them.

My time at this facility was one of the most disheartening experiences of my nursing career. Low morale was unmistakable at this facility—and deeply embedded in the culture. The experience on my unit was not unique – other units had similar challenges. The experience left me questioning not only the leadership, but the profession as a whole. This is not a safe or sustainable environment for professionals who value collaboration, integrity, and growth. I share this in hopes that others can make a more informed decision than I did.


My days as a staff nurse on our Family Center being at 0700 with morning report and patient allocation for the day which is done as a group. 
We then go with the off going RN to meet our patients and hand off care. 
The days activities can vary quite a bit. I might do labor and delivery, neonatal nursery ,postpartum and answer questions on the phone all in one day! 
In 12 years at this hospital I have learned more than I can say here about the art and science of birth which will always remain a mystery.
During that time I have also learned a lot about the regulatory environment which seems to be ever evolving. It is certainly complex.
I have a decent working knowledge of TJC processes.
I have learned how to conduct a root cause analysis and how to abstract data to meet compliance standards 
The hardest part of the job is seeing families in need and not having the resources to help them. 
My time at MMH has seen tumultuous upheaval and instability in management though it seems on an improving course right now.
With the changes in leadership have been some stressful times in our culture. Overall it is a place where people are kind and friendly throughout the organization but where there is a serious disconnect between clinical staff and management.One hand does not know what the other one is doing. 
The best part of the job is sharing this special, intimate experience with moms and families. Word do not describe the love and joy I feel when things go right.

The work environment was highly challenging, particularly due to the CFO’s behavior, which left several staff members visibly distressed (in tears) on multiple occasions. Additionally, the role I accepted differed significantly from what was presented during the interview process. Key expectations and responsibilities shifted once I started, which raised early concerns.

I also encountered issues with the integrity of some financial reporting practices. When I raised questions to better understand and ensure compliance, I was publicly reprimanded by the CFO in front of other staff—a moment that confirmed the lack of psychological safety and professionalism in the workplace.

Before starting, I submitted a 90-day plan that the CFO initially reviewed and approved. However, once I began the role, he completely disregarded the agreed-upon plan and showed no interest in revisiting or aligning on it.

To make matters worse, despite relocating across the country in good faith based on the agreed terms, I was later sent to collections over the relocation allowance—an outcome I found both unfair and deeply disappointing given the circumstances.



What is the best part of working at the company?
Fellow employees were great team players but they are leaving this establishment now as well

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When being a patient advocate you were degraded and the management was very poor and much like highschool within a professional setting. Awful management so it’s hard for them to keep employees 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very poor, when new updated protocols were developed they were disregarded and staff members who had established new up to date protocols were told, “that’s how we have always done it here”! 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
The work week was very long and stressful. All staff felt very unappreciated and many would cry throughout the work week. This hospital was always very short staffed due to lack of help from management.

The day is spent printing invoices from email, sending payment approval requests to department directors via email and printing received payment approvals out of email and attach them to the previously printed invoices. Enter invoices ready for payment. Sort through invoices received by US Postal mail, send for approval if needed, prepare for entry if pre-approved.

The hardest part of the job is when payment requests come without all approvals and\or back-up.

The most enjoyable part of the job is when everything runs so smoothly that one is able to go the extra mile for vendors or employees so that all payments are made and delivered when and where they are needed in a given week.

In short the work environment is chaotic, with no accountability of supervisors. Words tell employees one story but actions say something completely different.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Administration and management work very hard to retain their nurses.  They have your back in difficult situations.  The community at MRH is fantastic.  I made a lot of good friends

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Staffing shortages.  But it's getting better.  Administration hired more assisting personnel for nurses.  It was amazing the difference an extra hand makes.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
We had lots of out of work gatherings to build the team.  The department I was at was all about the team.  Working to help each other

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy but not overwhelming.  I.was cross-trained to work in different departments, so I floated around to help.  It made the day better to be busy

Managed so poorly. Management is a friends list (cliquish to the extreme) only. If you are not willing to be taken advantage of and used beyond your duties and responsibilities then this is not the place for you. It's like being in high school but so much worse. Definitely is a hostile work environment with retaliation for having a voice of it being a unprofessional work environment.  Management does not manage, leads do not lead  and working hard doesn't pay but gain you more responsibilities and duties of several other people's positions.  Breaks are non existent and upper management is upset at you when you do ask to break. All rules only apply to those they do not like. Favoritism is definitely the roll played in the dietary department. 

My day starts at noon. It gets crazy on Mondays and Tuesdays with totals. I usually go into the decontamination room to start cleaning. In my 6 plus years i have learned a lot about how important my job is as a sterilization technician, and am still learning new things all the time. Thats what i like the most about my job is the learning part of it. There is something new all the time, or maybe a different way, or an easier way to do things. But what I do the most is take pride in my job. 

My coworkers are great. We try and work as a team to help each other out what ever it may be. Communication is very important in this field. Thats the only way to really get the job done well and work together so that things go smoothly. I love my job.

Really enjoyed my job and co-workers. Management is more about awards then there employees. Supervisor talks about other employees including his Director and Lead in a negative manner. Management has no empathy when it comes to staff calling out sick do to sick kids or if the employee is sick. Hardest part about the job is getting equipment repaired and poor communication from management. The most enjoyable part of the job was my co-workers and the staff working at my building. Management does not keep conversations confidential when asked. Supervisor lacks experience and training on how to be a good leader. Very disappointing place to work if in the EVS department because of a high rate of turnover mostly due to poor management.

Out of all the ER's I've worked in Montrose by far is one of the top. Don't let the "small community" fool you as it is a rocking ER with great cases/traumas that come thru the door, you will never get bored. The other thing that set Montrose aside from others is the GREAT doctors that work there. They collaborate with the team would rather be called by there first name and harbor no ego.. fantastic team players and truly a gift to work with. I started there as a traveler and hired on per diem but the 5 hour commute made it too tough and had to quit but if you are looking for a great community to live in and an amazing hospital to work for Montrose Community is your next home!!

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