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Hackensack Meridian Health

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Patients Do Not Come First - Registered Nurse, BSN Hackensack Meridian Health Employee Review

1.0
Oct 25, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Teaching hospital with eager residents and their attendings.

Cons

From a nursing point of view, Hackensack University Medical Center falls very short. From the outside, you will hear nurses describe it as a "bullying culture." This is too true. But it goes farther than that. This bullying culture takes many shapes and forms, with unit staff literally managing their managers. Misplaced managerial hires are rampant which has caused extraordinarily high turnover. The hospital has yet to take seriously that all of this negatively effects the patients, their care, their feelings of safety and their ability to strongly heal. Travel nurses abound because they take a "business" approach rather than a "community" approach. Honestly, I can't blame them as this is a good way to slough off the toxic environment. HR is disfunctional, otherwise they would be repairing the damage being caused. I was quite ashamed of, and embarrassed for them. I resigned, like so many, and had my next (and most wonderful) nursing position one week later.

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5.0
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Pros

Peaceful environment, and easy to engage

Cons

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5.0
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Pros

Working at Hackensack Meridian Health has been a very positive experience, especially when it comes to benefits and employee support. One of the biggest advantages is that health benefits begin almost immediately, which gives employees peace of mind from day one. The medical, dental, and vision coverage options are strong, and there are also additional resources like tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, retirement plans, and employee discounts. The company genuinely invests in its employees and provides tools to support both professional growth and work-life balance. Management and coworkers are generally supportive, and there is a strong team-oriented environment throughout the organization. For anyone looking for stability, solid healthcare coverage, and opportunities to grow within a large healthcare network, Hackensack Meridian Health is a great place to work. The benefits package and overall support for employees make a noticeable difference compared to many other employers in the area.

Cons

not many 90 day probation period

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