Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 | 6 a.m.
Taking care of the sick and frail may bring a certain amount of gratification to hospital employees. But Summerlin Hospital employees also are able to enjoy other workplace benefits, such as schedule flexibility and a commitment to recognition for their efforts, while participating in a culture dedicated to delivering excellent patient care.
It’s the latter element that seems to drive Summerlin Hospital employees the most, said Mason Hudson, administrator of human resources for Valley Health System, owner of Summerlin Hospital.
The hospital’s leadership prides itself in offering training programs focusing on delivering compassionate care. In exchange for providing great service, Summerlin employees enjoy perks, including an extra day of pay for six months of perfect attendance, sign-on bonuses, retention bonuses, monthly self-scheduling programs and a Peak Awards program that allows employees to recognize one another for going above and beyond their job duties for a patient, fellow employee or in other situations.
With the hospital’s 333 program, human resources officials meet with new employees on their third shift, third week and third month to make sure they are happy in their work situation.
“We want to make sure they’re having a good experience,” said Hudson.
In addition to offering a generous tuition reimbursement program, Summerlin Hospital also offers Valley Health System University, a free continuing education resource for licensed personnel. The system offers traditional classroom, online and even bedside education scenarios.
“That (the university) has really become a huge benefit,” Hudson added.
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