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      3.0
      4 Sept 2017
      Staff rn
      Recommend
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      Pros

      It used to be good working here, but the values got out of wack -- the culture is changing and becoming more dysfunctional.

      Cons

      The new priority at Inova for about 4 years now is financial-- workplace efficiency, squeeze the staff, send them home quickly if productivity is at risk, cut the quality of supplies, replace long-serving staff with cheaper help, replace nurses with techs as much as possible, etc.. etc.. There is tremendous pressure to do more with less. The consequences of these policies of money over people: Staff quit, replaced with no one or with techs, or when things get desperate, they are replaced with travelers. So the pursuit of savings ends up being costly. The revolving door continues and the staff is stressed and unhappy. Until people are valued before $'s, the problems will remain. I trace this philosophy to Mark Stauder COO. He needs to go!

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      Inova Response
      8y
      Thank you for taking time to post a comment. Inova takes the feedback of our employees very seriously, as people are at the heart of everything we do. We will share your comments with our leadership team so we can learn and grow from them. As you will probably hear soon, we recently kicked off a cultural transformation process that reconfirms our focus on putting the patient at the center of everything we do. Thank you for the time you have dedicated toworking at Inova and serving our community.

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      5.0
      9 Apr 2026
      Nurse practitioner
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - support - lots of education

      Cons

      Large system which can tend to lead to staffing issues

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      Inova Response
      1mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It's great to hear that you feel supported and have access to educational opportunities as we heavily prioritize investing in the growth of our team members at Inova. We appreciate your feedback regarding staffing and understand the challenges that can come with a large system. This is something we continue to prioritize as we work to best support our staff and patients.
      3.0
      1 June 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits, professional colleagues, and strong technical talent. In the IT, analytics, and data space, Inova has been more forward-looking than many health systems, with willingness to adopt modern tools and practices. There is also relatively less bureaucracy compared with some other healthcare organizations.

      Cons

      For AI and Data Solutions career growth and scope can feel heavily influenced by prior relationships and leadership networks. When new leaders join, they often bring trusted colleagues from previous organizations, and those individuals may receive faster access to strategic work, visibility, and advancement opportunities. This can create the perception that internal merit, institutional knowledge, and long-term contribution are not always enough to access the best opportunities unless an employee is already connected to a senior leader or part of an incoming leadership network. Over time, this can make the culture feel fragmented across different legacy groups rather than like one unified Inova culture. There is a high level of nepotism and if you are not coming from Sharp, Parkland or Novant your growth, scope and visibility will be limited and you might be sidelined to grunt work.

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      Inova Response
      4d
      Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had positive experiences with the benefits, colleagues, and the technical talent within Inova, particularly in the IT and data space. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding career growth, visibility, and how opportunities are accessed across teams. Creating a fair and transparent environment where employees can grow based on their contributions and experience is important, and feedback like yours helps surface where expectations around development and advancement may need further clarity and consistency. We appreciate your perspective and the time you invested in sharing it.
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