Pros
I enjoyed working in the ER at CPMC- Pacific Campus because of the great camaraderie amongst the staff and the common goal of making sure the best interests of our patients are ensured. From environmental services, registration, to the nursing supervisors, hospitalists, fellow ER nurses, and ER docs I have no doubt that every patient is genuinely respected and cared for. Everybody worked tirelessly to the best of their abilities.
Cons
Unfortunately, with management and higher administration, there is a lack of transparency. There is an unbelievable amount of distrust between management and staff. As a more senior nurse, having worked in the department for almost 9 years, there was no sense of support. Resources were lacking including staffing appropriately during high patient traffic times (I.e. Holidays on night shift). #1 reason why many RNs left was due to high stress environment including going 12.5 hrs of work with only 1 15-minute break due to understaffing. Hiring freeze continues but experienced nurses are not even applying because it is almost the lowest paid ER in the city and one of the busiest ERs in the city.