Pros
Working with this patient population is very rewarding.
Cons
My experience at my last position was deeply challenging, marked by a toxic atmosphere and difficult working conditions. The prevalence of unethical practices, bullying, and workplace verbal abuse created a distressing environment. Unfortunately, upper management turned a blind eye to these issues, prioritizing profit over the well-being of both employees and patients. Despite seeking help from HR, there was no resolution, making it an overall disheartening professional experience. Work life balance is non-existent and you will find yourself working easily 50-60 hours a week. The turnover here is astronomical but valid. Nobody wants to work under those conditions. I have not seen such a thing during my tenure in healthcare. Most are leaving without a job lined up due to the extreme conditions they are forced to work under. While there is a mass exodus, hiring is put at a standstill creating heavier workloads than what was already expected. They are replacing high quality and trained clinicians with coordinators because they "cost less". While this may be slightly true, at the end of the day the work is clinical and pharma funded. Most pharma grants require at least a registered nurse to manage their study. Hence, the remaining nurse is required to sign the orders of all the new clinical studies coordinators. This screams ERROR! It is impossible to give quality and safe care under these pretences. The pay was higher than most in the TMC but it is not worth a single penny. If you are happy at your current employer, please let this be a sign that the grass is not greener. It is toxic turf here.