University of Maryland Medical Center Employer Reviews

I work in the SICU so I can only speak for this unit. They are really ramping up their hiring. This is due to the very high turnover lately. This is due to many reasons.

One of the big reasons is definitely d/t people going back to school. Make no mistake, many of the nurses are coming to the floor to get experience for CRNA school.

Second reasons – more... for attrition is due to the poor compensation. After a year or two you will be making a base pay of roughly $25-26/hr. This is to take care of the sickest of the sick in the region. It is easy to see how many of the more experienced nurses are getting poached by other hospitals/units. Their pay is awful and they keep it that way by actively working against any unions (apparently they hired a union busting law firm a few months ago to deter any potential unionization).

This in turn leads to what I see as a third reason - safety. On a unit with more than 60 nurses, I can count on my hands those that have more than 5 years experience. Many of the nurses are fearing that they cannot work on the unit and provide a safe level of care. The unit is expanding to a new part of the hospital with even more beds soon so this is also adding to the need for new nurses.

However instead of trying to keep experienced nurses, management seems more interested in hiring new (cheaper) nurses. Management seems either indifferent or unable to make changes. They continue to cut "costs" for staff but I can't recall the last time any of the executive members didn't get their annual raises or bonuses.

We are always being pushed to cut cost while doing more with less. Focus is constantly on financial "growth" each quarter but at what human cost? – less

Great teaching hospital, as busy as you would expect. A typical day starts at 630 am and ends around 7 pm. Lots of different departments to chose from, chances for advancement and lateral moves abundant.

A typical day at work is in a fast paced environment that you must have excellent customer skills and people skills to be successful in. I have learned to read up on all of my rules and regulations to ensure that the participants I service have a one call resolution situation with the calls received. I also make sure that I follow the chain of command – more... to show my management team respect for their position within the company for follow up situations. I am always willing to assist my co-workers with help if needed. The hardest part of my job is when I have nothing else to offer to help in correcting their need, except sympathy. The most enjoyable part of my job is when I have been able to resolve the participants need when there seems to be no fixing it. – less

I Loved working for UMMS Supplemental. I had a chance to work the whole hospital going to different units within the hospital. I also learned a whole lot working there that helped me when I moved on to other jobs.

Appreciative of associates' work, friendly and thorough Human Resources Dept.

Fun and productive workplace, with much and to learn from many facets of healthcare.

very busy atmosphere, hardest part of job finding equipment, enjoyed the social after hours, management understanding of life events,

My day at the hospital was sometimes calm. I got to meet patients in the cancer ward that were long term patients, learn about about how housekeeping department is ran different from hotel, co-workers and staff were very friendly

very busy tertiary care center but most people are friendly and willing to work as a team. Not the best work-life balance as one may hope for

i would go in and get the station that i was assigned to for the day and see the duties that station require. Set my goals for the day. i learned how to be more comfortable around people, being more open. The management team was nice and considerate. The hardest part of the job probably would be setting up the store in the right way when we had to set – more... u for new sales. i enjoyed interacting with the customers and some of my coworkers – less

When I accepted this position, it was with the understanding that there was going to be a lot of physician coding coming on board, and great chance for advancement. The coding did come, but unfortunately, it is now being outsourced, so I am doing very little codingand more A/R. I really want to do coding, I don't mind helping out in A/R, but that is – more... not the job I applied for. I am very happy with the experience I have gained here, and I have great co-workers, However, coding is what I want to do, and hope to advance. – less

Great place to work. Culture and coworkers are great. The "higher-ups" are great, especially with the economy. No layoffs etc. We just stiff armed a union from entering and wrecking the place. My experience with middle management is touch and go. My supervisor is great, though other departments can't say the same (ie OR).

It was a great place to work. Some management members were horrible and did not care about employees.

Productive night shift. I learned time management and team work.I had a great night shift team, who was always willing to help get the job done. The Hardest part of my job was that we had a small night shift team,which consist of one Pharmcist and on Technician per satellite. But I enjoyed my job because we all worked together as a team to get the job – more... done. My night shift co-workers was the best. – less

It was never a dull moment with various assessment, groups, and patient care

I assisted busy nurse coordination with coordination and management of their post liver transplant patient. Reviewed charts for quality control, made phone calls, scheduled appointments, and helped out with other daily activities.

Helping all of the doctors to keep patients calm and make sure they do not panic.

A great group of employees to work with in HR, but there's been a fair amount of turnover in HR leadership.

answered many calls and walk in questions pertaining to social work advice/guidance.
Enjoyed the variety of people.

My work place is always busy; however, it is fun to work with my co-workers