West Valley Ranks Among Nation's Top Health Care Employers

Caldwell, Idaho — For the third year in a row, West Valley Medical Center was named among the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare. The Treasure Valley facility is the only hospital in Idaho to receive this designation. The 2015 rankings were announced live Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Nashville, Tennessee.

“We strive to provide a positive work environment and a family-like atmosphere across our entire organization,” Senta Cornelius, vice president of human resources for West Valley, said. “West Valley’s culture of caring and strong sense of camaraderie enhance our employees’ experience, which in turn leads to improved patient care. 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.”

The annual award recognizes outstanding employers in the health care 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.Modern Healthcare collects and evaluates information from employers and feedback from employeesregarding eight core categories:

• Leadership and planning
• Culture and communications
• Role satisfaction
• Working environment
• Relationship with supervisor
• Training and development
• Pay and benefits
• Overall satisfaction

A complete list of 2015 Best Places to Work honorees can be viewed at modernhealthcare.com.