The hospital offers 24-hour emergency care to the community. There is a diverse and talented Medical Staff of nearly 30 physicians. The February 1999 edition of Washington C.E.O. magazine has named Sunnyside Community Hospital as the 20th ranked hospital in Washington State.
Q.What types of specialty
services does your organization provide?..
- Family Practice
- Pediatrics
- Surgery
- Outpatient Surgical Services
- Urology
- Medical Technology
- Obstetrics
- Orthopedics
- Internal Medicine
Q.Describe any future
expansion plans, added services or new developments for your facility?
A new patient care wing and obstetrics department opened in January 1999 as part of an $11.2 million dollar five year campaign to improve services to our community. That program, known as "Building for the Future" is remaking the look of our hospital. A new and expanded Laboratory opened in February 1999. Additional remodeling of the outpatient surgery department, pharmacy, and the addition of a third operating room was completed in the summer of 1999.
Q. What
makes working in your organization different from working for other employers?
Our hospital is a not for profit organization, and because we are not owned by a big corporation this allows us to focus much more on patient care and our employees.
Because of the small community base, it is easy to get to know everyone personally, and staff have the ability to cross train. Our facility has a strong family atmosphere. We have 12-hour shifts in Nursing and 8-10 hour shifts in all other areas.
Q.Can you explain the
career opportunities available for new graduates in your organization?
We welcome new graduates in all areas, with the exception of ICU. In order to obtain a position in the ICU specialty area, a new graduate would first work on the medical surgical unit, and then, after a period of time, would be eligible, depending upon their expertise, to enter into an external program and attend inservices to obtain the specific skills necessary for transitioning into a critical care area.
New graduates complete a Nursing orientation, and then proctor with another Nurse for a period of time until they are ready to provide patient care on their own. The time involved in this process is generally around 6-8 weeks.
Q. What
can a candidate expect during their interview process?
Usually candidates interview with the department director, and can expect questions regarding their background and expertise. If the candidate is a new graduate, we will be evaluating how well they did in school, and would like to hear about their specific clinical experiences. Finally, we will also be asking about the candidate's previous job qualifications. What type of work did they do prior to entering the medical profession? How stable is their work history? Or, did the candidate take on temporary jobs or other type of employment while in school?
Q.What are some common
mistakes candidates make when applying for jobs with your facility?
Limiting time frames when they will work, or stating that they won't work weekends or holidays. It is also important to be willing to pitch in contribute to the team. Willingness to learn is another important trait. It's generally not a good idea to interview for a position, especially as a new graduate, and act like one "knows everything."
Q. Describe
the employee compensation and benefit packages available at your organization.
Q.Most facilities stress
only the positive aspects of working for their organization. What are some
of the challenges faced by new employees and even experienced personnel?
I don't think it would be different than anywhere else, other than learning new people, learning the new system of documentation, etc. The advantage of transitioning into our facility, is that we are small.
Q. What
is the best way for a candidate to apply for a job with your facility?
If provided,
please follow the link/s below to access employment opportunities
at Sunnyside Community Hospital. If employment opportunity information is not available
at this time, you are advised to contact the facility's Human Resource
Department for more information.
To
help you get a better picture of the community surrounding Sunnyside Community Hospital, you may also
want to check out any Related Links (Part IV), below, for further community, business and hospital information.
Community
Highlights
Explore the Yakima valley and enjoy the area's rich history.
Close to Higher Education Universities and State Colleges
A great place to retire or raise a family
Additional
Thoughts About The Community
Sunnyside is very involved with the community and their healthcare needs. They offer many health education classes and work closely to teach the public good healthcare practices.
