Onboarding for New Employees - At West Virginia University Hospitals, we believe that Onboarding is a process, not just an event. Our intent is to support each new employee with just in time learning, the tools that they need to be successful, and quicker engagement in a culture that makes our patients are the first priority in 
everything that we do.
Being a new employee can be overwhelming at times, but with the carefully organized New Employee Website, employees can find answers to their most pressing questions.
Our New Employee Onboarding Schedule will help our new employees and their supervisors plan for their attendance at both required New Employee Onboarding (NEO) events. The first day is a full day of essential presentations and interactive learning designed to help the new employee get properly acclimated into our hospital. The majority of the learning is designed around the requirements of The Joint Commission. The employee will also complete much of the required paperwork involved with joining our organization.
NEO Take 2, is a short required session that occurs about 30 days from their first day of employment. NEO Take 2 brings the new employee back into the onboarding process and ensures that all required steps have been taken to set the employee up for success. We want all of their questions to be answered, ensure that HR forms are complete and most importantly, introduce them to the West Virginia University Hospitals STAR Behaviors. Employees occupying positions that are union affiliated will also have an opportunity to meet with their union representatives.
After an employee completes the initial onboarding process, they are returned for the NEO Take 2 process which provides new employees a chance to discuss their onboarding experience and learn about our STAR behaviors. It is important for new employees to take this opportunity to meet with our staff. Please review the NEO Take 2 Schedule, which is a part of the New Employee Onboarding schedule, to make sure your employees are available to attend.
Toolkits - We want everyone to be successful in their position at West Virginia University Hospitals. The Center for Education & Organizational Development has developed a toolkit to meet the needs of the various roles throughout the hospital. These toolkits are meant to guide and support you in your daily tasks and have been developed so that they are in usable form. We encourage departments and staff to customize these toolkits to fit their departmental and personal needs. If you come up with a new tool, or resource that you think might be helpful to others, feel free to share! These toolkits may be accessed under the tab to the left titled "Toolkits."
Employee Surveys -Employee opinions matter to us and are considered in decision making and in the everyday business practices of the hospital. Employees provide feedback through confidential employee surveys and focus groups to ensure that the opinions and voices of our employees are heard and considered.
Organizational Development -The Center for Education & Organizational Development researches, designs, and implements strategies intended to change the beliefs, attitudes, values, and structure of the organization. It ensures that resources and strategies are aligned and that the hospital and it’s management are agile in their ability to adapt.
The Center for Education & Organizational Development ensures that West Virginia University Hospitals has the systems and processes in place to build the full potential of its employees through strategy, leadership, and change initiatives. Examples include team development, performance management, competency development, coaching and situational assessment.
Training and Development - Because of its commitment to lifelong learning, this hospital devotes significant resources to the training (transferring knowledge, skills and abilities to improve one’s performance in their current job) and development of its employees; and sessions preparing individuals for different and/or more advanced assignments.
Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) -WVUH is an organization where all leaders lead by example and champion our mission, vision, and values. The ELI is designed to prepare future leaders’ effectiveness at the individual, departmental, and hospital level.
Employee Activity Committee (EAC) - This hospital values and appreciates its employees. This committee organizes events and programs year round to demonstrate our appreciation. The EAC is comprised of a cross section of employees who volunteer their time and effort to organizing and executing diverse activities and events to demonstrate our appreciation.
A sampling of events and programs sponsored by the EAC in the past includes:
- Kill the Chill
- Disney on Ice Ticket Discounts
- Spring & Fall Employee Craft Show
- Bring Your Child To Work Day
- Pittsburgh Zoo Ticket Discounts
- Hospital Picnic
- Pirates Ticket Discounts
- WV Public Theatre Discounts
- Beat the Heat
- Halloween Bash
For more information, contact Education Assistant at 598-4045.
Recognition of Life Events-West Virginia University Hospitals understands that a healthy work life balance is essential to employees feeling valued and appreciated. We strive to provide such a balance and acknowledge those events in ones life that have an impact. The Center for Education & Organizational Development, on behalf of West Virginia University Hospitals, acknowledges events like employee hospitalization, the birth or adoption of a baby, the passing of an immediate family member, and marriages.
Tuition Reimbursement Program (TRP) - West Virginia University Hospitals recognizes the value of education in enhancing the level of patient care and will assist employees achieve their educational goals through the Tuition Reimbursement Program.
There are important steps to follow when applying for TRP.
First, review West Virginia University Hospital's policy for TRP. Once you have examined the policy, and have identified your qualifying course study, you will need to complete the TRP Application and have it signed by your director.
In order to make this process smoother, please refer to the TRP FAQ and Checklist to make sure you have followed the proper steps to submit your paperwork.
The executed application and TRP new employee reimbursement agreement need to be submitted to The Center for Education & Organizational Development according to the timeframe outlined in the policy.
Please contact our Education Assistant at 304-598-4045 with questions.