LifePoint Hospitals Reviews

Former Employee – worked at LifePoint Hospitals as a contractor for more than a year

Pros – The rate of pay is among the higher in the industry from what I understand. There is an abundance of opportunities to expand one's skill set and improve one's resume.

Cons – There is no job security whatsoever for contractors. One will often receive very little notice (regardless of job performance) that services are no longer required when projects come to a completion. It is vital to keep your resume up to date when working for this company.

Advice to Senior Management – More transparency in dealings with contract employees in order to provide realistic expectations of employment duration.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at LifePoint Hospitals part-time for more than 3 years

Pros – The hospital is very clean and the food in the cafeteria is good.

Cons – I write this review, not as a disgruntled employee or someone with a chip on their shoulder; but rather a message of caution to those who want to work at this hospital.

In this new era of healthcare reform and unprecedented change, I am consistently appalled at this hospital’s diminished level of moral responsibility and over all lack of “Common Sense” when it comes to nursing administration. At Livingston, fiscal cuts equals LPN’s in charge and it is not for a lack of RN’s. RN’s are sent home and LPN’s are given the role of “charge nurse.” What's next, nursing assistants acting as charge nurses?

The day is coming, and soon I am sure, when this hospital gets a dose of its own medicine . So much for saving a buck, huh?

The hospital’s unsafe, unprofessional leadership and “Old Fashioned” mind set will not be able to withstand the 2014 changes.

If you value your professional license consider putting your excellent skills to work in a facility that is positioned in the 21st century. Bullying is taken to a whole new level at this hospital. If you appreciate a 1950's physician/nurse work style...want an experience that is much like that of the "Twilight Zone"...punished for being the "voice of the patient" or, simply want to put your nursing license at risk...then this hospital's culture may be a fit.

It's kinda sad, really. This hospital 'could be' so much more if they simply would become "politically savvy" and prioritize their fiscal,cultural, and short-sighted management issues.

Advice to Senior Management – Do what you say you will do.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at LifePoint Hospitals full-time

Pros – It is hard to think of any short of the fact that they do pay you on time.

Cons – They come in and take over small hospitals in smaller communities with a long history of local care and cut staff, out source jobs, reduce hours and generally turn the world upside down. Patient care is sacrificed for the bottom line. The work environment becomes hostile and good relationships with local physicians and other care professionals become virtually non-existent. When half the staff quits in a month in today's economy things are pretty bad. Management has no face - it is just a terrible company to work for- don't believe me - just ask anyone who works for them.

Advice to Senior Management – Learn some employee management skills.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at LifePoint Hospitals full-time for more than a year

Pros – LifePoint has a very encouraging, relaxed work environment. Everyone is supportive and there is a true spirit of providing great hospital care to rural America. The corporate offices, called the Hospital Support Center (HSC), houses all of the centralized services that support the hospitals. There truly is a spirit within the HSC of serving our network of hospitals. We recognize that we don't create any billable charges - rather we support those that do.

The culture is very relaxed and forward-thinking. Innovation is encouraged and supported. Within my service areas, employees have direct access to VP and Sr VP level executives. There is enough of a hierarchy to keep things orderly, but there is no superiority complex amongst executives.

While I cannot speak to the status of working within one of the hospitals specifically, the "HSC" is a great work environment.

Cons – LifePoint is a growing company. It has added multiple hospitals over the past few years. As it grows, it needs to take advantage of the size-based leverage opportunities available to the company. It also needs to further define/refine employee career pathways. There is hardly any "development" program, although there is a VERY loose O development program that has no clear entry/application route. As HSC employees continue there career, it is hard to identify how/where to grow within the HSC or the facilities themselves.

Advice to Senior Management – Its clear you value your employees - keep up the good work, but help mid-career individuals find ways to grow professionally and identify career pathways within the company. If you think I'm a good or great employee, be proactive to retain me before I begin to look elsewhere for much needed professional growth.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at LifePoint Hospitals full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Pay was ok, and years ago when I first began working there, there were some competent management and staff

Cons – Consistently understaffed, poorly equipped, and the turnover rate led to incompetent nursing because competent nurses speak out about understaffing and unsafe patient environments. Incompetent nurses accept unsafe patient environments and understaffing and are rewarded for this behavior. Management are rewarded for bullying and chasing away competent nurses. Experienced nurses make more money and recognize medicare and Medicaid violations and are vocal about it. They are rebuked, defamed and sometimes libeled. The only thing this corporation cares about is making or saving a dime. Although they hide behind god, their only god is green.

Advice to Senior Management – Your management style is,short sighted and in to long run will be your downfall. Pay attention to your nurses, staffing and equipment issues. Reward competence, stop the bullying. Be the image you want to project.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at LifePoint Hospitals full-time for more than 8 years

Pros – Hard to find any pros.

Cons – Ultra-political; executives are extremely self-serving.

Advice to Senior Management – Senior officers should get to know what really goes on in departments and how employees are really treated by supervisors.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at LifePoint Hospitals full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – I can't think of one except a paycheck.

Cons – There is no opportunity for advancement, no pay raises, the benefits are lousy. If you are in corporate world you are untouchable.... otherwise.... you are at the whim of being their patsy.

Advice to Senior Management – Before you decide to hire "key" people check out their background. When you say something either in person or e-mail... stand behind it and don't change like the wind. Management..... you need to look at employee satisfaction. Your reputation is going to catch up!

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at LifePoint Hospitals full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – the other little guys, colleagues, patients, community

Cons – poor benefits, unrealistic expectations, lack of vision among top administrators, unsupportive culture, lack of leadership

Advice to Senior Management – Please heed the advice of those like Ben & Jerry and Yvon Chouinard.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at LifePoint Hospitals full-time for less than a year

Pros – Great pay! Two options for benefits and without. 10% difference.

Cons – Probably short staffed and lack of breaks. Hard to hit 40 hours a weeks consistently. Most of the hospitals business is being routed to El Paso,TX.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at LifePoint Hospitals full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – checks don't bounce, there on time

Cons – small time operators out of their depth unless small town, no raises, lousy benefits

Advice to Senior Management – Mix and communicate with employees, we are more than an expense and have no clue what the company is doing.. In larger markets you have to aggressively compete this includes real marketing and advertising

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend