Hear It From Our Nurses

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• We work with seasoned, Nationally Certified Emergency, and Nationally Certified Trauma Nurses, as well as ER Board Certified Physicians.
• We have a strong interaction with outside EMS agencies and transport teams such as LifeNet.
• There is something different every shift – perfect for those who believe variety is the spice of life.
• Our range of patients allows for the development in all areas of nursing  – cardiac/stroke thrombolytics, orthopedics, procedural sedation, trauma, etc.
• There is opportunity for outside educational conferences and training.
• CPH has the only verified Trauma Center between Syracuse and Plattsburgh.
• The Emergency Department Nurse Residence Program shows there is a strong commitment to training within our own staff.

Comments:

• Amazing team work - everyone works well together. We have a great medical staff.
• There is a wide variety of patients so we are always learning.
• Growing specialty practices makes finding answers that much easier. An example is the Infectious Disease Department.
• Great PPE for the COVID-19 patients and thorough policy surrounding the department.
• Scheduling creates teams for the shifts you work, which allows us to get to know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and presents a stress-free work team.
• The use of templates for schedules allows us to have a life outside of work and plan around our schedules.
• The ancillary support is amazing! Unit clerks, NAs, staffing coordinators, supervisors, etc.
• Teamwork is so strong that you don’t want to call out unless you have to because you don’t want to let your team/co-workers down.
• My job is rewarding.
• CPH is a teaching hospital with nursing students and PA students, and the staff enjoys teaching.
• We always have resources available, for example N95s.
• There's a variety of staff on MSU from new grads to those with 15-plus years and more.
• Culture of providers; they are approachable, personable, and not intimidating.
• Backline secure texting saves the staff from anxiety-ridden phone calls.
• Having more specialty practices available creates less transfers out.
• Nurse Residency Program for new grads/hires is wonderful.
• Within the community, most patients want to come to our facility vs others because they feel we have the highest standard of care.
• Availability of progression within the Health System. For example, nurse aide to RN to NP.
• Continuous upgrades completed for EMR and other systems.
• We feel like we can always ask questions. The atmosphere is welcoming.
• Competitive wages.
• You actually get to know your patients and their families.

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• OB provider options, such as Midwifery or Obstetrician.
• A welcoming personal birth plan – pain management and comfort options (Jet tub usage, hydro therapy), birthing ball, focus and distraction (mind-diverting activities – imagery), aromatherapy, and pharmacologic.
• Continuity of care to support both mother and newborn
• RN Certified Lactation Consultants to assist with breastfeeding needs
• Celebratory meal before discharged – “Stork Meal” black linen tablecloth with toasting flutes
• Ongoing education is provided for the parent(s) through the Injoy learning app.
• Resources are available for families needing additional services for them/newborn – Case Management
• We offer the MWRAP program through an OASAS grant for moms dealing with a substance use disorder.
• We have an established Unit Based Council who are very involved in unit decisions
• Collaborative work environment between all the nurses and providers – a close-knit unit that feels like family.

Comments:

• We provide comprehensive and compassionate care to our community.
• Friendly, close-knit community and staff.
• My work-life schedule is accommodated. 
• GH allows you to apply and develop learned skills professionally.
• There is a provision of acute and long-term care.
• I aid in the treatment of those struggling with addiction, and assist with the development of recovery care.
• Support of our nurses comes from the top down.
• We have a supportive management team, and growth opportunities are provided.
• GH is a small hospital that provides individual care to meet each patient’s needs.
• We have a friendly staff who strive to make a difference and provide competent and trusted care.
• We are able to assist those struggling with acute medical needs, have long-term needs, or those facing addiction - all in one place.

Comments:

• There's a slower pace here at MH for learning.
• Family atmosphere among staff.
• Commitment to the needs of the community.
• We have experienced long-term nurses to guide you with a leadership team committed to your success.
• The Med/Surg Unit is small in size but large in compassion.
• We provide treatment for a variety of patients from COPD and CHF, to total joint replacements.
• We are encouragement by the leaders, and the providers are respectful.
• It's about teamwork with an emphasis on quality care.
• MH has a low turnover with many of the nursing staff having 10 years or more of experience.
• The departments are great, with excellent people to work with - we are truly a family.
• There is not an “us against them” relationships between departments.
• The staff always strived to do the best and become better.
• Our nurses are self-motivated, and dedicated to the patients, to each other, and to the success of MH.