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Windmoor-Healthcare

     This facility has mold, active leaks during storms, "leadership" has enveloped itself within a semi-permeable membrane porous only to 'flattery'. The facility receives extensive federal funding for operating an active-duty unit. This program operates under a sad juxta positional façade. They are allowed privileges unbeknownst to 'general population' and our nations veterans, whom DO NOT receive these luxuries.   
     You will have leadership whom is incompetent by acute inpatient standard with majority of nursing staff holding an associates degree. These leaders do not understand how to muster a responsive effort in a professional, time-sensitive manner. Large presence of unprofessional staff whom do not understand how to differentiate between patient and friend. If this 'hospital' was to admit patients whom truly required intervention the census would stagnate at 10-20% capacity. Instead, we line our halls with the frequent flying homeless and non-rehabilitative drug addicts for their government funded insurance. We are all in accomplice billing fraudulently for unnecessary intervention.
     You will have patients whom are truly thankful of your rendered care; Despite this sad for-profit racketeering. You will be presented with moments where your intervention has made a difference in this often forgotten patient demographic. If you are a good person you will leave this facility with a taste of what could have been instead of the stale, dejected palate of reality.

Poor safety measures due to being a facility that cares more about keeping the (mostly homeless) dope fiends coming in than keeping employees safe. They let the patients treat the staff like trash for trying to set boundaries, and the staff are forced to take it for fear of repercussion from management because the administration rarely reinforces consequences for staff being assaulted and/or mistreated. No room for professional growth - nobody that stays here long-term stays because of ascending career trajectory. The least organized organization I've ever worked at, with poor communication, including involving patient care. The building is literally falling apart (I've seen rain leaking in the building on several occasions, and their solution for mold is to paint over it). Still too cheap to go with an electronic medical record (paper charting in this day-and-age). There's a reason 90% of orientees don't make it past the first day of orientation - they wisen up, thankfully for them. I can't even count how many nurses have quit this place recently, because they all know that sooner or later, you get assaulted by an entitled homeless person and/or you put your license in jeopardy due to questionable ethical choices regarding patient care. Oh, but the coworkers are generally great.
So come work for Hotel Windmoor, where all of Tampa Bay's entitled junkies come for 3 hots and a cot! Oh, and to get their Subutex and Ativan when they run out of heroin/fentanyl, benzos, and/or alcohol. That too.

I absolutely loved my job. I worked on Acute  crisis. Civilian addictions unit, Veterans Addiction unit, Geriatric,  Dual Diagnosis & General Psych.Tons of support & team oriented environment til it wasn't anymore & morale took a nose dive. It was nicknamed 'Titanic 'which can be a matter of life & death (ABSOLUTELY 10000% MATTERS) . They provide the skills,  lots of bonus hours & bonuses given.  Even to MHTs. Loves the 3 12hr shirts. With shift diff of 15% for nights after 7pm & $2/hr for weekends.  So if your nights & weekends you are the highest paid,. $12/base with $1.30 night diff + $2/ weekend can easily put you at over $15-$16/ hour not including OT or bonuses.  $100 bonus to come in for MHT , $150 for LPN & $200 for R.N. 36 hours but paid for 40. Benefits kick in on your 31st day.  Can be cancelled 20 minutes prior to shift.Once they cleaned out ALL admin everything changed. Enabling, not helping. It's sad. It WAS a great job & I loved seeing the impact i made. It was temporary.  Stay away..... If not, do not confide in ANYONE.... they will lie, scheme & do very unethical behavior.  Would withhold narcotics because 'they could' Its sickening 

What is the best part of working at the company?
By far THE BEST psychiatric facility  I’ve ever worked for in my 24 years of nursing. 
WHC  Administration treats their staff like they are family. They value staffs opinions and support every  employee in providing safe practice and care to their patients. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Paper charting can be challenging at times. The great news is they’ll be changing over to EMS  after the new year!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Fantastic supportive supervisors, safety is key, very organized daily groups and they encourage career growth for every employee. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
As a  direct care clinical staff member we have a very detailed change of shift report, vital signs, medication pass, treatment team meeting, then attending rounds during groups, structured meal times, rapid discharges and admissions, mandatory breaks for employees (with continued care of your assigned patients while you’re on your break) and  the team oriented coworkers will get together  to ensure all duties are completed before you clock out at the end of your shift.

Work-life balance
They don't care. They really don't.

Pay & benefits
Not worth the money because of the unsafe working environment.

Job security and advancement
If you get on the bad side of one of the nurse managers, you are done. She will find ways to get you written up and fired - and most are untrue and unfounded. She's a bully.

Management
One of the nurse managers is nothing but a bully. She is rude, yells at people, never helps on the unit. She has driven off some pretty good people from the floor and in the leadership realm.  Not sure why they dont get rid of her, but she probably bullies them too.

Culture
People have tried to change the culture, but when the bad people are making decisions, it doesnt really change.

Overall
If you value your license and have a brain in your head: run. The staffing ratios are a joke, made by people who dont work the floor. They bring back inappropriate patients just for money and that compromises the safety of the workers and other patients. There is a manager who thinks she runs the place and she is the worst. Get on her bad side and you might as well quit. So run. Don't walk away - just run.

Windmoor has provided me with the highest job satisfaction I have had in my career as a nurse. I do not speak for UHS as a whole, but Windmoor as an independent facility. The organizational culture fosters a strong sense of community like a family, where staff members are supportive of one another management prioritizes transparent communication. Management maintains a laid-back yet professional environment emphasizing accountability and understanding for those who perform their duties effectively. This flexibility has significantly contributed to my ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The collaborative spirit among staff makes each day fulfilling and rewarding. 
While the compensation is a bit lower than ideal, it aligns with industry standards for nursing positions in Florida, so that is no shortfall of the organization. 
This workplace fosters professional and personal growth and genuinely cares about the staff members that care about their patients. I can genuinely say that I enjoy coming to work each shift. 

To me, it’s clear to see the leadership in this hospital genuinely care about the work they do. I have seen so many go above and beyond to help where it’s needed. 
The staff are friendly and seem to enjoy working with one another. In my role, I  see a culture of collaboration between the departments and have been pleasantly surprised when I ask for help, it’s readily offered. 
Every Director is a service director. Hands on and a participant in success of their department, leading by example, and being active beside the team they lead. 

It’s difficult to see beyond the day to day operations long enough to realize the impact we make on our patients. In our field, we have to focus on and address negatives. What gets missed is how each department works together with every other department to, not only keep our patients and staff safe, but to provide remarkable care and a positive outcome for those we serve. We might not get to see the fruits of our labor.  If you want meaningful, sometimes gut wrenching experiences, Windmoor is where you go. If you are looking for accolades to stroke your ego, go elsewhere.  The staff here are strong, they work hard, and it’s always about the patients. Are you up for challenge? 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Coworkers  to share our toxic work environment.  Management are all big fish in a small  pond. Won't get their hands dirty but love to micromanage from their offices. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Constantly moving whole units of pts to other units because of plumbing or ac issues. Pts do not get  consistent care or even the same doctor for the duration of their stay.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic. The DON grew up in that place e.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Most days are spent trying to meet unrealistic expectations  and trying to not have yourself or your coworkers 
 Injured,.

Heavy leadership turnover.  My direct supervisor (CEO) was fired within three months of my start date.  Several departments heads let go shortly after.  My department (business development) wasn't given a budget to create marketing materials.  Employee expense checks (reimbursement for mileage) were slow to be processed sometimes taking over 30 days to be reimbursed.  I was tasked to watch over another department even though I was expected to be on the road marketing.  I understand things have settled down over the last year or so which is great news.  The staff there really care about treating their patients.

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