I’m excited to introduce myself to all job seekers interested in career opportunities at Memorial Healthcare System.

Personally, I am thrilled to have the chance to be part of such an extraordinary team and dynamic organization. I chose Memorial for my career for the same reasons you might:

• strong culture of connectedness
• clinical depth and diversity of services
• a stellar reputation earned over nearly 70 years
• leadership in safety, quality and service
• putting patients and families first in all we do

I’ve joined #teamMHSflorida with 30 years of experience and a commitment to elevating the Memorial pillars of excellence — Safety, Quality, Service, People, Finance, Growth and Community. I look forward to a bright future as we seek to expand Memorial’s presence in South Florida and beyond.

Working here is an opportunity to be at your best within a supportive environment where we take care of one another. Our new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative launched in January 2021, as a way to further enhance the Memorial culture.

This commitment to DEI ensures that staff, patients and our community are treated equitably and feel a sense of belonging. We also secured Memorial’s first Healthcare Equality Index for Memorial Regional Hospital and continue to reach out to communities in need as a way to champion this work.

In addition, Memorial conducts an employee engagement survey semi-annually. Our most recent survey was conducted in September – October 2022. Over 11,000 employees (including employed physicians) took the survey and entrusted us with their feedback. Our engagement score was 4.34 (out of 5) — the highest it has ever been, including pre-COVID. This score puts us in the 98th percentile of healthcare organizations in the country. The survey further confirmed that our employees feel connected to our mission and are proud to tell people they work for Memorial.

I invite you — whether you have decades of experience, are new in your career or somewhere in between — to join our winning team and to search our jobs and apply online.

Compensation and Benefits Updates

Memorial Healthcare System is known for a rewarding culture where people are appreciated and valued. Our new compensation and benefits programs for 2022 reflect the good work we are all doing to care for our community.

Increased Pay
In late 2021, I announced a $106 million earmark for compensation adjustments in 2022. This includes increased hourly pay for RNs and RRTs, expanded preceptor pay, and bigger merit increases for outstanding performance. That’s in addition to “The Memorial Minimum” which had already increased all employees to at least $15/hour.

Retention Bonus
We are also offering a new one-time retention bonus for full and part-time employees who are hired by July 1 of this year. This bonus will be paid in January 2023 and will be based on total number of hours worked in 2022.

New Benefits
Memorial provides a generous benefits package with programs to protect your health, support your overall well being, secure your future, meet your family needs, and help you thrive as a person and a professional. This year, I am proud to announce new benefits for reproductive medicine and paid parental leave.

I once again express my gratitude to the loyal employees who have stayed the course with us, while also inviting other skilled and compassionate people to join us. Your commitment will be rewarded.Search jobs and apply online now.

A Culture of Smarter Healthcare.

A culture of “Smarter Healthcare” is part of our service vision. It’s a promise to our patients, their families and the community at large. They know they can put their trust in us for the latest in healthcare innovation.

To our employees, Smarter Healthcare is all about improving the way we deliver care. That means investing in new technologies and opportunities, including programs that support our team’s drive for growth and progress.

This ongoing quest for greater skill and knowledge is one of the reasons that we have once again been ranked by Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2021. It’s the 12^th time we’ve made the list, and we are proud to lead as an employer of choice.

Our newest educational programs include residencies for new nurses and fellowships for experienced RNs. We’re also offering scholarships for nursing students. Memorial Healthcare System is committed to attracting and hiring top talent, as well as retaining good people with incentives for growth and success.

If you want to grow your career, as a nurse or in any other role we offer, now is the time to join us. The opportunities to learn are greater than ever before. Because Smarter Healthcare is what will create the future of our System and your career.

When I was promoted to CNE in 2016, I came to the executive table with a vision for Memorial Healthcare System to be THE destination for nursing. We developed our first-ever systemwide Nursing Strategic Plan, the outcomes of which have been well noted and celebrated.

From there, we have expanded – and continue to expand – a nursing culture hallmarked by a dedication that has only grown stronger during the pandemic. The critical incident nurses who we brought in during the surge have remarked that all healthcare systems should function like Memorial. Having worked all over the country, they certainly have the perspective to make that validation.

Our nurses are respected as the most influential caregivers in the patient and family experience. We have removed barriers so that nursing professionals can practice at the top of their license. There is a high level of accountability for producing quality results, and we support that by providing Memorial nurses what they need. That includes education, coaching, supplies and encouragement!

We created our Nurse Residency Program to help attract new nurses to our high-performing team. Our Program adheres to the AACN-accredited Vizient Nurse Residency Model in which nurses work together to solve problems, share ideas and complete evidence-based projects. Many of these projects are implemented, with nurse residents making a direct contribution to the profession and our organization.

Memorial leadership is very appreciative of the Program, and our nurse residents can expect a collaborative relationship with the medical staff. However, what is most impressive about the Program is that we maintain a 97% first-year retention rate for new RNs. That is far above the national average of 82%.

It’s because we look for nurses with a BSN who align with our culture. We invest in nurses who want to become leaders in healing at the bedside—which is the most important role that a nurse can hold. At Memorial, nurses are genuinely able to experience the joy that our profession has to offer.

Our Program produces better nurses and better patient outcomes by providing a proper transition from academia to the nursing world. If you are a new graduate, I encourage you to continue reading to learn more about becoming a nurse resident at Memorial. Our next cohort starts in March 2021 and I would love to see you there!

 

 

 

MEMORlAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL • MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL SOUTH • JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MIRAMAR • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PEMBROKE

June 1, 2020

Dear Memorial Caregivers:

We continue to face unprecedented times in our country and community. As we grapple with the consequences of a global pandemic that has impacted us all very personally, we now face the turmoil and unrest in our communities across the country following the callous death of George Floyd. Heartbreaking, devastating, and unjust are a few of the words that capture the collective sentiment of our caregivers and as we wrestle with the shock and despair, we contemplate how and why this can happen in our present day?

As caregivers and healers. there is only room for compassion and respect in our hearts, and we must not be overcome by the senseless violence and darkness following recent events. We must be agents of change in this world, and I am urging every Memorial caregiver to lead by example in these unprecedented times with courage, integrity, love and respect for all. More than ever. we must be voices of reason, a collective helping hand, and a beacon of light toward progress and peace.

As a Memorial family, we extend our condolences to the families who have suffered incomprehensible loss and stand united for equality and justice. We know through collaboration and conversation with our entire community, we can inspire peace, and restore and rebuild the hearts and minds of those we touch. Let us make this commitment to each other and most importantly to our children and grandchildren. There is no better time to connect with a shared sense of healing and empowerment to confront and overcome deep rooted racial inequalities and injustice. Together, we can make a change.

While we stand together for what is right. let us not forget the compassion we need for each other. We cannot take for granted the collective toll of our experiences these last few months. Our resiliency and human connection is the key to overcoming any adversity and challenge.

Please take every precaution to stay safe, communicate with your teams and reach out for help when needed. Take advantage of the programs we have available for you.

On behalf of our Board of Commissioners and our entire Memorial leadership team, I want you to know that your overall safety is our greatest concern during these unprecedented times. We support you and stand together with you.

With much sincerity and respect,
Aurelio M. Fernandez, III, FACHE
President and Chief Executive Officer

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