registered nurse

nursing assistant

licensed practical nurse

Portneuf Medical Center

A typical work day on the Surgical floor at Portneuf Medical Center included: morning vital signs and blood sugars, assisting patients with activities of daily living, assisting nurses with interventions such as insertion of NG tubes, foley catheters, ect. Passing and picking up food trays. Obtaining and documenting intakes and outputs, vital signs, and other cares provided throughout the shift. I learned how to manage my time wisely so I could care for each patient and maintain my efficiency and complete expected or delegated tasks. The hardest part of my job was witnessing poor patient outcomes. However, the most enjoyable part of my job was interacting with and enjoying a diverse amount of patients, nurses, and physicians. 

My typical work day can be very stressful at times with patients needing estimates on procedures, making sure all the notes, estimates and authorizations are complete for patient's that are scheduled for procedures. 
In the 8 years I have been here I have learned so much about insurances and how to manage my time well and stay organized.
Management has not done this job before so it's a little frustrating when they think they know what's best and it doesn't work out the way they want it to, but I know that they try. 
My co-workers are amazing to work with, we help eachother out so much and all of are excellent team players and know the job very well. 
The hardest part of my job is managing my time well and prioritizing the work load and coming up with new ideas to manage stress. 
I enjoy when I can help the patient's and have one on one time with them and make sure they have everything they need and help their families. Also, my working with my coworkers and being able to help them when I can.

I worked there for 15 years and was sad to leave.  They worked with me through several transitions, illness, and job changes.  We started the days with hit the ground running mentality and everyone pitched in to help each other. I still keep in touch with many of my former co-workers.  Some days we would have 13 surgeries on our floor with 21 beds, but somehow made it through.  The physical therapy dept, along with respiratory always was there to help when needed.  I always appreciated the Rapid Response team from ICU who would always come and assess a pt who was having difficulties. It was a good secure feeling that they had our back. I learned that everyone has something to contribute and a variety of knowledge is something to be grateful for.

There is nothing I am more passionate about than caring for people. I've spent my life doing it. Time spent traveling to and from work is time spent praying for the patients and the people I'll be working with; believing my life will touch theirs or vice versa. I never leave empty. If I do, it is my fault. Actively listening (especially when you've heard it 100 times before), recognizing that this is likely the last place the patient wants to be in; avoiding being judgemental; when we touch hands or slow down just enough to look the patients in the eye a connection is made that makes their situation more tolerable. Whether they are healed when they leave or just beginning to improve, or if nothing has changed, they know they mattered and they leave thankful. The hardest part is when a diagnosis/source is not found and the patient doesn't leave with an answer/ when we have to tell them there is nothing we can do.

This hospital used to be great when it was owned by its previous company. A new company bought the hospital, and upper management has started to negatively impact employees as a whole. Middle-Management employees are more stressed, and many of the Portneuf values that used to be followed religiously are either changing or not being treated with respect anymore. The hospital cares less about patients now than it does saving money. I have had several family members work for Portneuf, and unfortunately, I would no longer recommend this hospital to someone looking for a job in healthcare. Doctors are unhappy here, employees are unhappy, and its atmosphere as a facility is not at all what it used to be even 2 or 3 years ago.

Hands down, the most toxic environment I have ever worked in. Training was inadequate, leadership was a joke, and the "team" was incredibly hostile. I found the HR department to be ignorant, lying, and gossipy. I've worked a number of different offices and teams, but never one where even the basic courtesy of "Good morning" was non-existent. It's a shame, because the doctors were great, the work was worthwhile and not at all difficult, and I could have been happy there. But the office manager misled me on a number of subjects, and the other clerical staff appeared to be terrified of her. Also, the nurse I was supposed to be supporting refused to speak to me, even to the extent of refusing to say "hello", and she usually gave me instructions via another staff member. Pretty childish behavior for an RN. Watch their hiring posts, you will see certain offices post the same positions four or five times a year. There is a reason for this.

My days were often busy. I enjoyed being busy and would much rather stay busy all day rather than not. I enjoyed taking care of patients, as care giving is a very rewarding way of life. I typically saw people at their most vulnerable and treated folks with as much dignity and respect as is possible. I learned many medical procedures, team work and the value of diligence in the workplace. My managers were very nice caring people who were very capable of giving information and direction when I needed it. The hardest part of the job was losing patients we had come to know as friends. The most enjoyable part of the job was an atmosphere of family, and furthering my health care knowledge.

Terrible pay and working conditions for registered nurses. I worked here for 4 years, and through the covid pandemic. Was in the ER, and was told you dont need more than 3 nurses (including charge!) a shift for a 30 bed ER. Had 3 on days and 3 on nights, a couple mid-shifts. Expect to take on 6 or 7 ER patients at a time, or 4 trauma rooms. The entire ER team left last year, and since we left, theyve had nothing but traveler and new-grads in the ER. If you like working for a dumpster fire - go for it. Oh - and they will only pay you about $25-30 an hour (even if you have a BSN and 7 critical care certifications), no extra pay for a BSN, and no extra pay for any certifications. No appreciation, no compromise, no concern for your license or well-being. 

typical day at the hospital would start at 7 pm and run a full 12 hr shift without any breaks. the position I had kept me in a quiet office with not much interaction with others in the workplace and very little opportunity to advance. I learned how to dispatch, proficiently answer phone calls, monitor alarms and discharge patients who visited the ER. further I learned how to work the access center and transfer patients in and out or the facility, connect doctors and specialist to each other and how the inner workings of patient care was performed. my management team needs work and more proficient training.

The ICU has potential but I believe it lacks teamwork. You can be drowning during your shift and the charge nurse sits at the desk all shift chatting with other staff about life, yet stating how busy it is. This is a theme on both day and night shift. No CNA and no charge nurse help so you are pretty much on your own for 12-13 hours.  There is no continuity of care even though this is proven by EBP. If you speak up during morning huddle about getting your patients back, you’re ignored. Travel nurses are treated like “the help” and not equal to others. I have worked at more than 10 hospitals in my career and I would never work here again nor would I recommend someone else to apply. This could be easily solved by addressing the culture of the unit. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Registered nurse 4 salaries reported	$30.75 per hour
Nursing assistant 4 salaries reported	$15.25 per hour
Licensed practical nurse 3 salaries reported	$21.06 per hour

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