Benefits

Crouse Health, one of Central New York’s top ten employers, offers one of the most comprehensive health and benefits packages in the region. In fact, we take pride in offering our employees some of the best and most affordable options available in today’s market.

+Union and Non-Union Positions

Please refer to this listing of union and non-union positions at Crouse Hospital to determine your potential status.

Union Positions
Many Crouse Hospital employees are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU Local 1199, United Healthcare Workers East). An agreement is currently in place representing the majority of Crouse employees, including RN, LPN/Technical, Service, Maintenance and Clerical staff. All new hires included in one of these bargaining units are required to become members of the union upon completion of 30 calendar days.

Over the years, SEIU and Crouse Hospital have worked collaboratively on numerous projects that have benefited the hospital, employees, patients and our community, including a book drive in April 2010 to benefit children in Haiti. We are committed to working together to obtain our ultimate goals of providing the best in patient care, promoting community health and remaining the employer of choice.

Union positions at Crouse Hospital include:

Nursing
- Registered Nurse
- Nurse Assistant
- Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nutritional Services
Environmental Services
Maintenance/Engineering
Admitting
Patient Billing/Accounts
Department Secretaries
Health Unit Coordinators
Medical Imaging
Cardiac Care
Biomedical
Materials Management
Patient Transport
Respiratory Therapy
Health Information Management/Coding
Surgical Technicians

Non-union Positions
Non-union positions at Crouse Hospital include:

Management
Human Resources
Finance/Payroll
Pharmacists
Security
Chemical Dependency
School of Nursing Faculty
Physicians
Physician Assistants
Care Coordinators
Social Work
Physical Therapists
Educational Services
Information Technology

+Benefits: Union

Low-Cost/No-Cost Healthcare Options

Affordable medical insurance
Free dental insurance*
Free vision coverage*
Hospital discounts
Low co-pays
Onsite employee pharmacy

Generous Time Off

Vacation time
Sick time
Paid holidays
Personal time
No mandatory overtime

Life & Income Protection

Group term life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Short-term/Critical Illness coverage

Education Benefits

Tuition aid up to 24 credits/year
Crouse Hospital College of Nursing tuition discounts for employees, spouses and dependent children
Access to free CEU credits through Crouse Hospital’s Library Services

Tax Savings

Healthcare flexible spending accounts
Dependant care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax medical deductions, dental deductions and parking

Retirement & Savings

Generous retirement
Retirement planning

Flexibility & Life Balance

8, 10 & 12 hour shifts
Weekender shifts
Job sharing
Per-diem opportunities
Part-time flexibility while enjoying full-time benefits

Pay Enhancements

Generous shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends
Guaranteed annual raises
Additional compensation for national certifications
Additional compensation for BSN

Coaching/Mentoring

Comprehensive new employee orientation program
STB “Simply the Best” onsite continuing education/development classes
Opportunities for advancement
Academic centers for nursing specialties
GOLD Program (Growth Opportunities through Leadership Development)

Other Benefits

Crouse Hospital Federal Credit Union
Cafeteria discounts
Direct deposit
Employee Assistance Program (free, confidential counseling assistance)
Wellness services, including massage, acupuncture, Pilates, Zumba, gym memberships and more
Applicant Referral Program (earn up to $1,000 for referring qualified applicants to Crouse Hospital)
Corporate discounts

*Rates based on individual insurance plans; see Human Resources for family plan rates (rates are subject to change).

+Benefits: Non-Union