Benefits

Overview

Below are the benefits that Lawrence Memorial Hospital has to offer when you start your career. Take a moment to browse the list. If you have any questions please contact the Human Resources department at careers@lmh.org.

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Lawrence Memorial Hospital -
The Right Place to Work

The number one reason why people enjoy working at Lawrence Memorial Hospital? “It’s the support I get from my co-workers, my director, and the organization,” reports one staff member. “I know I can count on them to help me out when I need them. And LMH works hard to ensure that we have the best staffing possible on our unit.”

LMH provides a number of benefits to support staff and their families, including:

• Keeping You & Your Family Healthy
• Supporting You at Work
• Planning for Your Financial Future
• Professional Development & Recognition
• Your Time Away from Work
• Extra Benefits

Keeping You & Your Family Healthy

Health and Wellness Programs

• Wellness Works - On-site use of LMH fitness equipment at designated times and locations.
• Membership Discounts - discounts at various fitness facilities in Lawrence for LMH associates and their families.
• Pilates, Weight Watchers, Annual Wellness Screening, Massage Discounts and Annual Flu Shots.

Comprehensive Health Plans

• Competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug card plans with additional discounts when using LMH facilities.
• If enrolled in the health plan, you may receive an eye exam at the provider of your choice for $15 copay.

Associate Assistance Programs

• LifeWorks - confidential help for you and your family for family, emotional, drug, alcohol, financial and legal problems. Unlimited phone counseling and three face-to-face visits per family member each year.
• CARE Fund - financial help in an emergency or unforeseen circumstance from a fund created from donations from LMH employees.
• PTO Donation - eligible associates can donate their PTO time to a co-worker who does not have any available in time of severe injury or illness.
• MetDESK - assistance for associates with children or other dependents with special needs.

Supporting You at Work

On-Site Conveniences

• Discounted meals in the cafeteria
• Free notary service for official documents
• Free parking
• Discount at the Gift Shop with payroll deduction option
• Commerce Bank ATM and free checking accounts

Special Pay

Additional premiums for weekend, evening and night shifts, charge roles, holidays and on-call shifts.

Planning for Your Financial Future

Retirement Savings Plan

• LMH contributes up to 4% of your salary based on years of service, as well as matching 50 cents for every $1 you contribute up to 4% of your pay.
• Monthly retirement education offerings to help you prepare for retirement.
• ING representatives come on-site twice monthly to help you prepare for your financial future.

Section 125 Spending Accounts

Pre-tax savings accounts are available for out-of-pocket dependent care and medical expenses.

Life Insurance

Life insurance coverage provided by LMH equal to one times your annual salary. Additional life insurance for self, spouse and dependents available at discounted rates.

Long Term Disability Insurance

Long term disability coverage provides income protection when off due to long-term 50% of your wages.

Professional Development & Recognition

Clinical Ladder

Opportunity for clinical staff to earn $500-$2,000 bonuses based on achievement in professional development, leadership, preceptorship and evidence-based practice areas.

Educational Opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement up to $1,500 per calendar year.
• Medical and nursing library available.
• Continuing education available, including classes for CEU credit, BLS, and ACLS.
• Discounted or free community education classes, including prenatal, stress management, smoking cessation and more.
• Receive funding for college through various scholarships.
• Baker University offers on-site MBA courses for selected classes.

Recognition & Service Awards

• Annual reception honoring team members' years of service.
• Annual luncheon honoring retirees.
• Gifts for recognition of dedicated service every 5 years.
• Vision, Key Contributor, Bravo and Service Excellence awards for great service or accomplishments.

Your Time Away from Work

PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holidays

Full-time employees enjoy over three weeks of time off earned in the first year, including:

• PTO for full-time and part-time employees - 16 days in the first year of full-time employment (part-time time off is pro-rated based on hours).
• Seven paid holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and your Birthday.

ESL (Extended Illness Leave)

ESL for hospitalization or extended illness.

Adoption Leave Benefit

Up to five weeks of ESL may be used to care for a newly adopted child.

Extra Benefits

Team Member Discounts

• Discount tickets to regional attractions including Worlds of Fun, Ocean of Fun and Hollywood Theaters.
• Discounts at local area businesses.
• Credit Union membership with savings through payroll deduction.
• Benefits banking including free checking and other services.

Team Member and Family Celebrations

• Annual holiday celebration for staff and their families.
• Hospital Week picnic and gifts.
• Quarterly Celebration Days highlighting achievements of teams and individuals.

Other Benefits available

• Group vision insurance to cover cost of glasses and lenses.
• Supplemental long term disability coverage provides income protection when off due to long-term illness up to 60% of your wages.
• Long-term disability coverage provides income protection when off due to long-term illness up to 60% of your wages.
• Supplemental life insurance up to five times your salary, up to 50% of your amount on your spouse and up to $10,000 on each child.
• Group home and auto insurance at special group rates.
• Veterinary pet insurance with convenient payroll deduction.