Has gone downhill in recent years
Pros
The work itself is rewarding. Having the opportunity to help people who are in tough seasons of their lives is a great experience. I have developed a much more rounded worldview since starting this job and have been able to apply the compassion and patience I have gained to my everyday life. There is nothing better than seeing the growth of a patient from their admission to their discharge date. Lives are changed here!
Cons
The administration seems to care less and less about staff and patients as time goes on. We are incredibly understaffed, likely due to low pay relative to the work we do and difficulty working with upper management. It seems that the merge with Hackensack took a lot of culture out of the hospital and providing the most quality care for our patients seems to no longer be the top priority.