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    Northwestern Medicine Reviews

    Updated August 21, 2017
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    1. "Nursing Clinical"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      Pros

      I had wonderful nursing clinical experiences at Northwestern. It is by far my #1 hospital I want to work at as a new grad nurse.

      Cons

      No cons about the hospital nor my nursing clinical experiences.

    2. "Experience with NM"

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      Current Employee - Bio Statistician in Chicago, IL
      Current Employee - Bio Statistician in Chicago, IL
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Northwestern Medicine full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Work life balance, not so busy, people are nice, work time is flexible, allow many sick days, work place is in downtown

      Cons

      Salary is too low, not so many chances to learn new things, supervisor had no incentive to teach, ngo has no incentive to raise wage

      Advice to Management

      Raise salary

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    3. "Great Place"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Winfield, IL
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Winfield, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Northwestern Medicine full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Positive values - nice clientele, time to take care of patients vs other hospitals, people are very helpful, less management than other institutions, not for profit, beautiful campus - Central Dupage Hospital, no micromanaging.

      Cons

      Low cost of living raises, lower than average pay, worse benefits- especially time off.

      Advice to Management

      Stop ignoring repeated pleads for better benefits.

    4. "Oncology Infusion Nurse"

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      Current Employee - Staff RN in Chicago, IL
      Current Employee - Staff RN in Chicago, IL
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Northwestern Medicine full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Constant research, best care in the greater Chicago area, pleasant clientele, easy commute to work

      Cons

      Poor pay, Unable to go out of network- waitlist for Northwestern providers

      Advice to Management

      Increase annual income or benefits

    5. "Great organization to work for"

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      Former Employee - Physician- Hospitalist in Winfield, IL
      Former Employee - Physician- Hospitalist in Winfield, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Northwestern Medicine full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Collegial atmosphere. People help each other out. Great supportive staff, nurses are excellent. Social workers are excellent. Therapists are excellent. Ancillary staff at labs and diagnostics are well staffed and helpful.

      Cons

      None. Was there 6 years and have nothing bad to say about the place. Would have stayed but left for family reasons

      Advice to Management

      None

    6. "Social worker"

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      Current Employee - Socia Worker in Chicago, IL
      Current Employee - Socia Worker in Chicago, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Northwestern Medicine full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      good salary, good transportation and good benefits.

      Cons

      Long Commute , bad schedule, no flexibility

    7. "PCT"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Northwestern Medicine part-time

      Pros

      Pay is really great !

      Cons

      Management is very petty !

    8. "Good organization"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Northwestern Medicine full-time

      Pros

      Though pricier, outstanding health insurance benefits

      Cons

      Organization is very top heavy (too many managers and directors)

    9. "Manager"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Northwestern Medicine full-time

      Pros

      good staff, opportunities for advancement

      Cons

      No cons that I can think of right now

    10. "RN"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Northwestern Medicine full-time

      Pros

      Great atmosphere and culture. Very clean and well managed

      Cons

      Demanding. Upkeep is endless - Magnet status hospital

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