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    Holy Cross Health Reviews

    Updated May 29, 2017
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    • Nurses over worked, high turnover rates, schedule/shift options limited (in 5 reviews)

    • Co-workers, off site parking, poor starting salary (valued tenure over qualifications and work ethic) (in 5 reviews)

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    1. "Busy hospital"

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      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Registered Nurse - BSN in Silver Spring, MD
      Former Employee - Registered Nurse - BSN in Silver Spring, MD
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Holy Cross Health full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Lots of over time, new hospital tower, friendly staff, diverse patients and staff. They often reconize staff when they contribute to the safety of their patients

      Cons

      Kaiser is taking over the hospital. So more business which is good but really busy. Nurses in the ICU are almost always 3:1. The floor is even higher ratios

      Advice to Management

      Make sure you still remember the little guys

    2. "Great people, great work environment"

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      Former Employee - Eligibility Representative in Germantown, MD
      Former Employee - Eligibility Representative in Germantown, MD
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at Holy Cross Health full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Would-be stressful situations weren't so because of the collaborative nature of the work environment. Co-workers are like family in each department. Compassionate, hardworking, and genuine employees, from admin to clinical staff, Everyone cares and is happy to be there. Lourdes, Elba, Lashon, Jennifer, Janelle, and Nancy in the Patient Services Dept in Germantown are just fabulous. They own that department and keep things running smoothly.

      Cons

      -internal software (Health Quest) was a outdated, but may have since been updated since I left. That's it, no other cons.

      Some would say having to work holidays and snow days, but that's part of working in a hospital. Professionals in the healthcare industry are needed 24/7, 365.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work, Holy Cross is simply the best. I've worked at neighboring Shady Grove before, and it simply doesn't compare.

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    3. "Holy Cross ER"

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      Current Employee - Emergency Department RN in Silver Spring, MD
      Current Employee - Emergency Department RN in Silver Spring, MD
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I have been working at Holy Cross Health (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great nurses and doctors to work with
      Annual pay increases
      Hires new grads (pro if you are one)
      Free garage parking for night and evening staff

      Cons

      High turnover rate in the ER
      Often short staffed
      There are 2 parking garages and they cant fit everyone. Often valet parking
      Dayshift new employees have to park off site and take a shuttle go get to the campus

    4. Helpful (1)

      "Histology Technician (Promotion from Histology Assistant upon certification)"

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      Former Employee - Histology Technician in Silver Spring, MD
      Former Employee - Histology Technician in Silver Spring, MD
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Holy Cross Health full-time

      Pros

      Nice atmosphere to work in.

      Cons

      Can't say anything bad at all.

    5. "Not the best"

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      Former Employee - Supply Technician II in Silver Spring, MD
      Former Employee - Supply Technician II in Silver Spring, MD

      Pros

      Good hours, slight incentives, fair employees, nice facility, good scheduling

      Cons

      poor management, favoritism shown by management, unfair expectations by management, not all employees felt welcomed

    6. "The hospital Needs more people that want to see hospital strive and make change vs those just want a pay check"

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      Current Employee - Environmental Service in Silver Spring, MD
      Current Employee - Environmental Service in Silver Spring, MD
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Holy Cross Health full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      The reason why I can't write a lot for the pro is because it has went down hill after the past two years. So my pros are what's currently going on vs what pros have happen in the past . So currently speaking I Have the opportunity to work extra hours and make up your time or make over time.

      Cons

      I feel the company sometimes don't respect others and talk down to each other and over working the current employee they do have and can't appreciate them. Also feel as Under staff and not just my department but the whole hospital

      Advice to Management

      Treat others with respect
      Show those that do help out more appreciation
      Hire way more staff
      Allow Internal housekeepers opportunity to grow in the business

    7. "RN ICU"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Silver Spring, MD
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Silver Spring, MD
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at Holy Cross Health full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Good head nurse, friendly nurses.

      Cons

      terrible staffing, not enough coverage for night shift.

      Advice to Management

      hire more nurses

    8. "Nutrition services department"

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      Former Employee - Maryland in Silver Spring, MD
      Former Employee - Maryland in Silver Spring, MD

      I worked at Holy Cross Health full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great sodexo managers in place

      Cons

      Co-workers, off site parking, poor starting salary (valued tenure over qualifications and work ethic).

      Advice to Management

      Appreciate those who work hard.

    9. "It's all about the bottom dollar"

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      Former Employee - Nurse in Silver Spring, MD
      Former Employee - Nurse in Silver Spring, MD
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at Holy Cross Health (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great benefits package. Compensation adequate.

      Cons

      Management only cares about own image and the bottom dollar. Nurses over worked, high turnover rates, schedule/shift options limited. Also more about the money than the patient. Doctors are rude. Only cost of living adjustment. Pay rises only if you work harder to climb the clinical ladder...more certifications, participation in committees, charge nurse, continuing education, etc...does not appear to be merit based.

      Advice to Management

      Work on nurse satisfaction to retain your most valuable workers.

    10. Helpful (2)

      "Holy Cross"

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      Former Employee - Registered Nurse in Silver Spring, MD
      Former Employee - Registered Nurse in Silver Spring, MD
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at Holy Cross Health (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good pay
      Flexibility
      Great team of people
      New building added

      Cons

      Shuttle service
      Better management
      Weekend requirements
      Annual competencies
      Nurse to patient ratio high

      Advice to Management

      I would suggest talking to employees more and doing rounds on patients.

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