Does Northern Light Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Northern Light Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Northern Light Health. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Northern Light Health?

51% of Northern Light Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Northern Light Health 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Northern Light Health?

Registered Nurse (52) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (15) , Registered Nurse, BSN (13) , Staff RN (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Medical Assistant (5) , Physician Assistant (5) , PSR III (4) , Paramedic (4) , Patient Access Representative (4) , Physician Assistant, PA-C (4) , Psychiatric Technician (4) , Caregiver, CNA (3) , Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (3) , Clinical Engineer (3)

What are the pros of working at Northern Light Health according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay comparatively for RNs in area of Maine" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good benefits plus good hours" ((in 25 reviews)); "People I worked with were great!" ((in 23 reviews)); "Lots of great coworkers" ((in 22 reviews)); "Great staff and gratifying work" ((in 19 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Northern Light Health according to real employee reviews?

"Upper management is absolutely awful" ((in 10 reviews)); "I experienced nothing other than poor management and leadership at every position I held within Northern Light." ((in 9 reviews)); "Managers are always looking up to make any decision, zero" ((in 7 reviews)); "Absalutly no training for the job." ((in 7 reviews)); "The management is horrible they are not skilled and the senior management is awful." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Northern Light Health layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Northern Light Health layoffs and their outlook for job security at Northern Light Health in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Northern Light Health locations?

Bangor , Brewer , Portland , Presque Isle , Waterville , Ellsworth , Pittsfield , South Portland , Dover-Foxcroft , Newport , Chicago , Blue Hill , Brownville , Greenville , Mars Hill , Winterport , Augusta , Dexter , Orrington , Lewiston , North Yarmouth , Oklahoma City , Inver Grove Heights , Sacramento , Hartford , Greensburg , East BluEast Hill , Dedham , Hermon , Maine

Northern Light Health reviews

3.1

51% would recommend to a friend

(427 total reviews)

R. Guy Hudson

100% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

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Northern Light Health has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 427 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Northern Light Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

427 reviews

5.0

Aug 23, 2012

Great Company To Work For

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Medical, 403, and other great Benefits are fantastic Support at work Great Team to be a part of Plenty of advancement opportunity Training Flexible

Cons

Not many. You work your 40 hours or more depending on what you do.

3.0

Jul 28, 2011

Up until recently, I was very proud to work at EMMC.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Vacation/holiday/sick pay, plenty of opportunity once you're in the door, decent hours, allowed to suggest and implement process improvements. There are many good managers and you're lucky if you work for one.

Cons

Many of Senior management is not in touch with employees. No pay raises due to decreasing reimbursement from payors. Vacation accrual was decreased for managers last year Continually being asked to do more with less......

4.0

Sep 27, 2009

EMMC

Medical receptionist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Able to take paid time off, for up to 4 weeks a year, depending on if you are full or part time. Able to move around within the company and maintain seniority.

Cons

Health insurance costs are high, especially if looking for full family coverage. Over worked staff, and all seem to complain of being underpaid.

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