University of Nebraska Medical Center Reviews

Pros

It is a pretty laid back place to work. There are deadlines from time to time that get tense, but it isn't an everyday occurrence. They provide a lot of vacation and sick time. Also, their matching retirement plan is great!

Cons

Doesn't pay as much as industry does. It is difficult to get anything beyond a cost-of-living raise unless you are also getting a promotion.

Advice to Senior Management

When people are paid off grants, it would be best if you allowed their bosses to determine when they get raises and how much instead of holding them to the same requirements as the hospital that the university has to pay those out of pocket.

Pros

Flexibility for working parents
Decent compensation, not high but not too low
Tuition reimbursement and employer contributions to retirement investment opportunities

Cons

Lack of support for professional development
Opportunities for promotion are only available with attainment of education credentials
Uneven use of university wide policies and procedures by individual departments

Pros

a. Living cost in Omaha is fairly low. b. Great scientist team. c. Strong leadership.d. Excellent working environment. e. The medical school is top-rated too. f. Does have to TA work,but you get paid if you are able to do it.

Cons

The weather in Omaha is not very good, in fact it is horrible during winter time. You need a 4-wheel drive to get around . Less recreational activities

Advice to Senior Management

I wish the supporting facilities would be more competent compared to other institutions. It is important because it can make research life easier.

Pros

.benefits, time off pay good

Cons

.poor management and management not knowlegible

Advice to Senior Management

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Pros

Flexible schedules, great benefits, central location, excellent academic and research opportunities and programs. Omaha is a great place to live, and the surrounding community is very livable.

Cons

There are few downsides for those working at this academic research center. Suburban character - Omaha is a great city, but the state of Nebraska itself is very conservative.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep up the good work. In my experience, all the departments, managers and researchers did a great job of collaborating within the institution, as well as externally.

Pros

Great benifits, supportive of taking time off.

Cons

People hord information, and it is very difficult to get information from anyone. Lots of political games.

Advice to Senior Management

None

Pros

Great reputation for patient care in the Midwest. As a staff physician I only take home call. Residents stay in-house during the nights and weekends. The pay of the University of Nebraska Medical Center is comparable to other academic settings in the midwest. I also enjoy working with students and residents.

Cons

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is a large facility. There is often a lot of red tape to get change accomplished. An example of this is that I work in an in-effecient clinic setting. It would be next to impossible to terminate ineffective personnel. I would have to file formal complaints that would be reviewed by the clinic manager and so on.

Advice to Senior Management

Get input from those directly affected by your decisions before you make them.

Pros

Credibility and opportunity to learn about different departments. They are held to a very high standard as far as being well known for their care and their advancements in medicine which makes it an honor to work for them. But at the same time they don't compensate their employees for the hard work that is done. There is always more work added to the everyday job but no recognition being given at any time at all. I am a Certified Medical Assistant with an Associates degree of Applied Science and I make the same amount hourly as the next person in my office without any where near those credentials. UNMC thinks that it is great that you are trying to advance your education however they don't compensate you for it which makes it hard for you to want to stay at an establishment when the main reason you continue your education is for more money.

Cons

The pay is terrible and there is no communication between departments and higher up management staff with the employees.

Advice to Senior Management

be more consistent, honesty is ALWAYS the best policy, compensate your employees with money and praise more often.