With nearly 700 associates and volunteers and more than 200 physicians on staff, this full-service, 129-bed hospital plays a vital role in helping people across Santa Rosa County stay healthy. Voluntary turnover rates are at 8% for registered nurses and 8.9% for all hospital employees, both well below the national average. This success in low turnover rates is aided by a number of workforce programs that support clinical training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing their next career step. Student loan refinancing, debt repayment and coverage for job-related certifications are also provided. Employees are actively engaged in community events, reinforcing a strong culture of caring and fostering pride across the organization, including a Leapfrog grade of “A” in the most recent reporting period. Support for the future healthcare workforce includes training the next generation of medical professionals through affiliations with the University of West Florida’s School of Nursing Program and being a “Project Search” internship site.
