Northwest Specialty Hospital
Specialty hospital in Post Falls, ID
From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 17, 2026Sources
The short version
Nurses and clinical staff repeatedly describe supportive coworkers and a family-friendly team feel, which matters most when you are the one carrying a heavy assignment.
For experienced nursesSources
Staff describe a surgeon-ownership structure that shapes hierarchy and overtime expectations, so ask in the interview who sets the call and overtime rules on your unit.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-06-12Source: glassdoor.com
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation and Benefits
- Staff note pay lags regional competitors and health benefits are perceived as poor, with 401(k) vesting taking 6 years.
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- Coworker Culture & Team Morale
- Nurses and clinical staff frequently commend great, supportive coworkers and family-friendly team culture.
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- Physician Ownership Dynamic
- Employees describe challenges with surgeon ownership creating a rigid hierarchy and mandatory overtime demands.
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As of 2026-06-12Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Workplace Bullying and Drama
- Support staff cite high-school-like drama and unaddressed peer bullying under certain unit managers.
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As of 2022-09-12Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviewers say pay trails other employers in the region, health benefits feel thin, and the 401(k) takes six years to vest.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Current openings at Northwest Specialty Hospital
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Endoscopy (Part-Time)
Posted 5 days ago
- LPN
- RN
- Ratio 1:2
- Per diem
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Northwest-Specialty-Hospital-E1012880-RVW90688145.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-06-12
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Northwest-Specialty-Hospital-E1012880-RVW104374316.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-06-12
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Northwest-Specialty-Hospital-E1012880-RVW68964132.htm
What nurses say · as of 2022-09-12
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