Management is clueless - "Not A Nurse" VITAS Healthcare Employee Review

3.0
Jul 22, 2011
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Pros

Flexiblity. Do your job and no one is on your back. Management so busy worrying about other things and you are pretty much left alone as long as you do your job.

Cons

Very boring and slow sometimes Their computer program for care plans suck. Does not take other disciplines into account as far as documenting (as a non nurse, why am I rating bowel movements and skin tears?) Too much wear and tear on your car. Patients too far from each other. No consideration given for staff going into high crime areas. You are pretty much on your own because they are too cheap to pay for outside security. Staff warned not to mention to other staff members if they experience problems related to personal safety. Having to do on call sucks. They dont give company issued cell phones and you are made to use your own cell (this saves them money in the end) Absoulety no opportunity for advancement. No training, staff development, in-services or education. I really dont see how they are going to remain afloat-they cant seem to get their numbers up. They just cannot seem to get anything right. And once you tire of the aforementioned, you get treated like a leper by management when you announce your resignation...

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4.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Great organization structure. significant opportunity to growth for lateral and/or vertical transition. Great compensation for all disciplines if done right, a great work life balance

Cons

Initial hiring, orientation is relatively slow may be even boring process. organization values people too much and believes in helping growth of individual so much so that some time slackers are able to survive longer then they should. which can cause loss of motivation for highly driven team members. the way I would survive if I am motivated for the cause is do what is right for you and your patients, apart from that just wait for the right time. Biggest pain point is EMR. this organization is slow to the game but the organization is building and perfecting home built EMR product to have maximum flexibility. currently going through growing pains.

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