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John A. Shelton Jr.
29 Ratings
Pros
Great place to work if you like helping people (in 5 reviews)
When I worked at DM there were some nice people (in 4 reviews)
Cons
high turnover and as with most places, nursing shortage (in 4 reviews)
Dekalb needs to higher well experienced managers and leaders to help make it a great place to work (in 3 reviews)
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"Great company to work for."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at DeKalb Medical part-time (More than a year)
Pros
One of the friendliest companies I have every worked for. Everyone was so nice. It made working there very pleasant.
Cons
Not enough PRN hours offered.
Advice to Management
Update and streamline paperwork process.
DeKalb Medical 2017-07-17 04:02 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Just Don't"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at DeKalb Medical full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
-Older and Experienced RN Staff (not a ton of new Grads)
-In a growing/developing area and communityCons
-Not enough money is being brought to this organization!!
This leaves middle management with their hands tied to make progressive changes, and staff stuck to deal with frustrated patients and families.
-Experienced staff afraid of change
People who have been here are tired and frustrated that their benefits have been mishandled. Their retirement plan is non-existent. Benefits suck beyond comprehension! You might as well have no health insurance.
-Management doesn't listen to the needs of the staff
You can voice you concerns til the sun goes down, no one cares, or knows how to make the changes because the entire system is messed up. Staff can't properly perform their jobs because they don't have the tools or the support they need.
-Poor patient care
Yes, they get the job done, but at what expense? Just know, your license is on the line every time you clock in. There is little to no staff, no incentive pay, and no support if you're in a crunch. Period. No matter what they tell you in the interview.Advice to Management
Shut the doors. Start over. Or let someone buy the hospital out and revamp the entire workforce.....starting with middle management.
DeKalb Medical 2017-05-09 13:13 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Security Supervisor"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at DeKalb Medical full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
very few pros as the work environment was difficult at times but remaining employed was valid.
Cons
Salary is the worst, terrible management and long work hours. Took away armed security.
Advice to Management
Increase pay, bring back armed security officers and reduce work hours.
DeKalb Medical 2017-04-05 07:18 PDT![DeKalb Medical Logo]()
"Rehabilitation Aide"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at DeKalb Medical full-time (More than a year)
Pros
The staff is welcoming and supportive. There is also flexibility with scheduling.
Cons
As a rehab aide, there isn't much room for professional growth.
Advice to Management
Limit financial waste as much as possible
DeKalb Medical 2017-03-28 14:54 PDTHelpful (1)
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"I wouldn't recommend nurses to work here"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at DeKalb Medical full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Decent pay for nurses , great nursing manager , very diverse , they try to have employees live up to a high standard (ireach)
Cons
There's always a nursing shortage, high patient acuity and high nurse to patient ratio, food is over priced , staff will stab you in the back! You get floated a lot , charting system is old and frustrating!
DeKalb Medical 2017-02-15 08:06 PST![DeKalb Medical Logo]()
"Corporate Trainer/Facilitator"
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29 years experience in management, teaching, small business and banking. Project work and marketing. Writing courses to teach online and face to face
Cons
Interested in leaving the banking world after 29 years. Took an early retirement to take some time to travel. Ready to go back into corporate life
Advice to Management
Very proficient in projects. Outstanding skilled facilitator.
DeKalb Medical 2017-01-24 10:57 PST![DeKalb Medical Logo]()
"Supervisor"
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Doesn't RecommendDisapproves of CEOI worked at DeKalb Medical full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Great place to work if you like helping people.
Cons
Nursing shortages contributing to patient complaints, lower than average salaries, not enough oversight from management. Employees aren't working full forty hours because managers aren't there to manage them.
DeKalb Medical 2017-01-26 04:28 PST![DeKalb Medical Logo]()
"Work environment"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookI worked at DeKalb Medical full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Benefits are decent and you can meet some of the nicest people.
Cons
Advancements are difficult. It's about who likes you and knowing the right people.
Advice to Management
Learn to be fair to employees across the board by taking off the blinders when it comes to how senior management treats the staff.
DeKalb Medical 2016-12-29 05:01 PST![DeKalb Medical Logo]()
"Ghetto Fabulous"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at DeKalb Medical full-time (More than a year)
Pros
nice doctors and great sign in bonuses
Cons
Ghetto staff and patients. Attitude for no reason. My boss put me on non return status when I left while fighting BC. She actually reported me to HR for my attendance after giving me a speech about wanting me to stay and have normalcy. Very two faced and immature leadership. If you are in case management run! Only place LPNs orient BSN nurses.
Advice to Management
Customer service
DeKalb Medical 2017-01-19 19:22 PST![DeKalb Medical Logo]()
"big changes happening"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at DeKalb Medical full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
great long time staff here! Close to other Atlanta metro towns/cities which allow for cheaper living expenses
Cons
terrrible charting system, short staffed, running out of supplies, vendors going unpaid, CEO and CFO recently fired
Advice to Management
sell the hospital to a company that will take this hospital up or it's going to get worse
DeKalb Medical 2017-01-03 15:02 PST
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