WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES HAVE TO SAY ABOUT US.

• One July afternoon upon visiting a nearby University for our freshman basketball player, I said to my wife, let's go for a drive in the Country after the tour.  On the drive I wishfully said, "wouldn't it be nice if there were a Remote Access hospital near here."  My wife Googled and sure enough one was in Dayton.   We drove up to the Administration building and met the friendliest receptionist who informed me that not only was the hospital looking for nurses, but they could pay Portland and Seattle wages. I said, "well, if that's true have someone call me." Forty five minutes later I received a call from the Chief of HR.  That call resulted in my making the move to Columbia County Health System.  Love the people here.  So accommodating of me joining the team. - Anthony, RN, BSN

• Having worked for several large companies, coming to Columbia County Health System has been such a culture change for me. The collaboration and teamwork here have allowed me to build close working relationships with staff and the management team. With the smaller company, I am able to have the opportunity to dive into roles that fall outside of my own job description and learn valuable new skills. One of the greatest aspects of working here is that the key decision makers are working alongside me and including me in the decision-making, which gives me the greatest feeling of being respected for my opinion and skill set. Another great aspect of working with a smaller team is that I feel I receive the recognition deserved for the hard work that I put in on a day to day basis which makes it worth the effort and gives me increased job satisfaction and the desire to do well. - Kimberly, RN, BSN