Great River Health has been recognized as one of the best places
to work in Iowa, according to a recent Des Moines Register survey. Great
River Health Systems ranked 13th in the large-company category. This is
the third consecutive year that Great River Health has been named
on the list. Last year, the health system ranked eighth.
“Being recognized for three consecutive years as one of Iowa’s
top 150 employers is a great achievement,” said Mark Richardson,
president and CEO, Great River Health. “We are proud of
this recognition and the culture we have created. Even during a period
of tremendous change and uncertainty in the health care industry, Great
River Health Systems and its dedicated staff continue to live our EXCEL
and STEEEP values every day.”
EXCEL stands for:
- Enthusiastically friendly
- X-ceeds expectations
- Caring and compassionate
- Energetic teamwork
- Leadership and professionalism
STEEEP stands for:
- Safe
- Timely
- Effective
- Efficient
- Equitable
- Patient-centered
The Des Moines Register recognized companies and organizations in Iowa
as top workplaces based solely on surveys about the workplace completed
by their employees.
The anonymous survey focused on six aspects of the workplace environment
including:
- Career – training opportunities and progression
- Conditions – an assessment of the working atmosphere and environment
- Direction – an assessment of the company’s values, leaders
and strategy
- Execution – assessment of how the company communicates and gets work done
- Management – quality and managerial skills
- Pay and benefits –- an assessment of associate compensation.
Those interested in a career with Great River Health can visit
www.GreatRiverMedical.org.