registered nurse

Wellington Regional Medical Center

Most of the time I will  be scheduled to work with a  surgeon but that seems to change in the drop of a dime when the surgeon goes to the charge nurse to complain about why he/she isn't getting so and so to scrub especially the doctors that are infrequently there.  After setting up the most beautiful back table and everything on preference card is available there is an issue with my unfamiliar face.

I have learned that regardless of what you think you know, there is always something to learn everyday!  

Management has got to be the hardest position in the setting!  To maintain neutrality and make all the OR players happy is a gift!

They hardest part of the job is trying to pretend you know exactly every specialty when the basics are the only familiar thing you have to work with after being spread out so thin to everyone!

My greatest enjoyment is the professionalism involved with the incredible amount of knowledge and experience I have acquired after a job well done and the patient is free from nosocomial infections that I ensured during my watch.  The fact that my circulator is proud to have me in her room without the fear of something going wrong.  The surgeon shaking my hand too at the end of the case!

Managers at meetings all of the time, not taking care of patients, too busy eating at large meetings and going out to restaurants with other managers. If you report equipment broke or something unsafe about the patients the hospital does NOTHING about it. If you start identifying areas that need help then they find a way to write you up or fire you. Very poor management and human resources does NOT stand by their employees. Managers have their favorite friends on staff and plays favorites This was reported to HR several times and they overlooked it. ER told me that my ankle was not broke and it was broken in 2 places. Worst hospital I have ever worked at. Lots of back stabbing employees. It is cut throat here for such a small hospital. The equipment doesn't work, management doesn't listen and they are never on the floor to actually see what is taking place. They do not care about the safety of the patients.Management made up events to write staff up when they weren't even working. They will do what they can to you if you point out errors or safety concerns. Very poor rating, would not recommend to anyone.

This hospital is the WORST hospital I have ever worked in. The ER is terrible and very disorganized. The patients are not priority, most of the nurses seem like they don't care and just do enough to get by. For goodness sake most of the nurses don't even carry stethoscopes! Many of the doctors don't even touch their patients. Remind me, how do you assess people properly by not touching your patients???? Management is clueless and will make things up to fire those who have a clue and who speak up about the numerous problems that aren't getting fixed. Things are not right here. It's a scary place but if you are one of those people who like to bury your head in the sand while your co-workers are being wronged or patients are not getting the care they deserve then you'll be right at home at this poor excuse for a hospital. And the cafeteria food is NOT good l!!

Patient care is last of their priorities, it's all about saving money. People laid off left and right, even those who have been employed here 20 years. Frequent dismissal of department directors. Management continuously cuts all department's hours and demands more out of the remaining employees, to the point of errors being made. Our dept is so short staffed that at times there is only 1 person in the entire department that is supposed to service around 250 patients. If you value your license, I advise you to look for work somewhere else. This is not a safe place to be a patient, safety and proper care really comes last. Also, since staffing & allowed hours is such an issue, they hire per diem employees and have them work full time so they can get out of giving them any paid time off or benefits. Because of this, there is a lot of employee turnover as well. 

New director for Radiology was hired in August. Be ready to have no voice and provide no explanations.  They're not asked for and it's her way or no way. There is no mutual respect, and your honesty is used against you. They pit employees against one another for their benefit. You will be expected to cover multiple modalities, and the front desk at times. The mammo department is staffed currently with 1 per diem. So be ready to walk in to chaos! There is literally no one there that can train you in the operations of breast tracking, QC, patient follow up, MQSA, or daily flow. You will be working with breast surgeons who expect high performance. If you are a seasoned tech, you will still want to run!

What is the best part of working at the company?
Feels like a community of people who care for their patients as if they are family!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I would have to say the pay, it seems as though Wellington could be the best if were not for the fact that there is so much turnover. Perfect demographics, perfect location, great resources for employees. Follow the Costco model, not Walmart!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Like family, small enough to know everyone in the hospital. People genuinely care about their coworkers. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I loved it, worked with my best friends. It was challenging, and stimulating, always something to work towards, and rewarding.

WRMC is an excellent moderately sized hospital (200+ beds).  It is NOT a trauma center therefore there is not a constant sense of crisis during the daily work routine. The Management, Director, Co-Workers of the Laboratory are excellent and the training is fairly good.  Unfortunately there always seems to be a lack of supplies and staff.   The best part of the job is the training and flexibility [if your working as a per diem].  The hardest part of the job is not being able to stay on the bench assigned due to understaffing; there is also a constant lack of supplies which affects a MTs ability to complete the job (e.g. no permanent markers, correct glove sizes, certain reagents).  Also, the pay is average for per diem.  Overall WRMC is a great place to work but has its drawbacks.

The computer systems are integrated and easy to use.

Nice, friendly environment

Note:
The personality test used for hiring matches with nursing desired personality traits, not laboratory technologist personality traits, so if you are a great fit for the lab (introvert, highly accurate, focused) and answer truthfully, you will most likely fail the test.  You need to answer the personality test with a high customer service focus and outgoing personality traits to make it work.  Local management tried to fix this issue but it's set from the corporate office.

The hospital has deteriorated rapidly and it all starts with the management. It is not just the C-Suite either. Every floor director/manager if there is even one there are so focused on themselves and/or productivity that the staffing is unsafe and no one cares. Charge Nurses have been either let go or are non existent since they keep pushing them out or they are leaving on their own which leaves people who have no clue what their doing to run the floors and patient safety is not even a concern. The good nurses that cared about the company are gone because of this and the management does not care. When nurses leave instead of trying to solve the problem management would rather blame the hard working staff that is left than take a look in the mirror. 

I love this job,as it is amazing to be a part of a family enjoying the birth of their children.On any given day you meet so many nice people,once in a while things do not go as planned and you have to face some sad situations,that is the hardest part of the job.Working with great,professional co workers is a plus.I have learned that you can learn so many things from each individual.I only wish management was more involved.There seems to be many meetings during the day and you never see them.I will say they show up if a complaint is given! Just wish they would be available to us a bit more!

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