Disappointing for a nationally recognized hospital system - Registered Dietitian Duke Health Employee Review

3.0
Jan 7, 2020
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Pros

PTO is generous, although up to you to find your own coverage and you are often contacted when away from office. RDs are exempt employees and salaried which is nice.

Cons

No clinical ladder or recognition for advanced practice. Lack of clinical space/resources for RDs. Short staffed most of time so little ownership over work. Use of clinical and admin time not protected or maximized. Clinical policies are outdated and lump adult, pediatrics, inpatient and outpatient operations all together. Policies are also not uniform and change without notice. Seniority is not respected. Management is very disconnected from daily clinical operations and clueless to roles and responsibilities of RDs. Employees often must above their supervisors to bring awareness of incompetence to upper management, although it is also understood that there is little reprimand. MDs have even stepped in to attempt to aid in clinical direction of RDs due ineffective management. Most people are severely overworked without job recognition or financial compensation. Culture of extreme burnout, high employee turnover, losing lots of great talent. Also surprised how lacking the benefits are. They are not only expensive but pretty bad coverage. We work at a hospital and half the services I provide are not even covered by my own insurance. Duke does not match or contribute anything towards 401K for first year. Parking costs are extremely high and rising.

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

The work is meaningful and the team consists of some highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to supporting patients, providers, and the organization. The role provides exposure to complex issues and opportunities for professional growth.

Cons

The department suffers from significant leadership and culture challenges. Employees are hired as experienced professionals but are given little autonomy to perform the work they were hired to do. Leadership frequently inserts itself into routine matters, creating unnecessary delays and fostering a culture of micromanagement rather than trust. Communication is inconsistent and often lacks accountability. Important decisions and changes are frequently communicated verbally without written follow-up, creating confusion and shifting expectations. Employees are expected to remember evolving guidance, identify leadership mistakes, and compensate for communication failures. There is a noticeable gap between leadership messaging and employee experience. Work-life balance, employee engagement, and professional respect are regularly discussed, but many employees do not experience those values in practice. Concerns raised by employees do not appear to result in meaningful change, contributing to low morale and diminished trust in leadership. Leadership often responds to issues by implementing department-wide restrictions rather than addressing the specific individuals or situations involved. As a result, high-performing employees are subjected to increasing oversight and reduced autonomy because leadership is unwilling to address performance concerns directly. Turnover, employee dissatisfaction, and leadership credibility have been ongoing concerns. The department would benefit from leaders who are willing to listen, communicate transparently, accept accountability, and trust the expertise of the professionals they supervise.

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