Caldwell, Idaho – West Valley Medical Center was selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare. The 2013 rankings were announced live at the awards gala in Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, October 24, 2013. West Valley Medical Center was ranked 56 in the medium size category and 90th overall.
West Valley Medical Center is the only hospital in Idaho to achieve designation among the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare 2013 by Modern Healthcare. This annual award recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry nationwide that empower employees to perform at their optimum level. Those employees then make a difference by providing patients and customers with the best possible care and services.
“I believe two of the many benefits our employees utilize most frequently are our education allowance the Hope Fund,” stated Senta Cornelius, Director of Human Resources.
Angie Davis, RN took full advantage of support offered for her career development. She started at WVMC 14 years ago as a call operator. Shortly thereafter, she started pursuing her nursing degree with the encouragement and support of her supervisor. Angie obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and ultimately her Registered Nurse (RN) degrees with the education funds offered at West Valley Medical Center. Angie’s development and growth has moved her from call operator, staff nurse, to her current position, Director of Care Coordination.
“It was hard work going to school, working nights, and being a mother. But through the whole process I had support and encouragement from my directors, administrators and co-workers.”, commented Davis, “It is hard to put into words the gratitude I have for them, it is a wonderful feeling to have people truly believe in you and stand by you. I feel truly blessed and proud to say that I work at West Valley Medical Center.”
West Valley Medical Center also offers assistance to those employees that are struggling through difficult times in their personal lives. Through parent company, HCA Healthcare, employees can submit for financial assistance in times of need. Nationally, the fund assisted 1,226 families in 2012 totaling $1,414, 572.00. Rhonda Loggins, CNA/Telemetry Tech in the ICU department, was one of the employees who benefitted recently. Rhonda was carrying for her ailing mother and had her own health concerns; the support of her co-workers and the Hope Fund helped see her through the difficult time.
Additional core employee benefits at West Valley Medical Center include:
- Medical benefits
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- 401(k) plan
- Long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance (for employee and dependents)
- Flexible spending accounts (both healthcare and child/elder care expenses)
- Paid time off, plus an extended illness bank
- Financial education
Other incentives and key benefits that West Valley Medical Center provides its employees include domestic partner coverage; paid time for community service & volunteer work; meal subsidies; telecommuting options; formal employee recognition and appreciation programs.
The recognition from Modern Healthcare will be published in their October 28, 2013 issue and can also be viewed at www.modernhealthcare.com. The program collects and evaluates information from employers and feedback from employees regarding eight core categories:
- Leadership and planning
- Culture and communications
- Role satisfaction
- Working environment
- Relationship with supervisor
- Training and development
- Pay and benefits
- Overall satisfaction
“This national recognition from Modern Healthcare is a testament to West Valley’s commitment to each other in making it a great place to work for everyone on our team,” stated Cornelius.