Healthcare recruiting can be a fierce battle. Currently, there’s a higher demand for nurses than the supply of them. This creates a job-seeker’s market, where potential employees can be pickier about which offers they consider. This labor market scenario forces recruiters to be more strategic and creative about how they seek out talent. The data you …
Walking into a four-bed emergency department for the first time, I was greeted with an ambulance call. The paramedic excitedly reported two people were ejected from a vehicle and in critical condition – ETA 10 minutes. As I turned to greet the nurse for the first time, a pale 60-year-old gentleman walked in, clutching his …
In early 2019, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) confirmed that America will face a critical shortage of clinical providers by 2032. The news forced a collective sigh from healthcare recruiters around the country, who were already facing historic unemployment levels for non-clinical teams. With shortages of physicians, nurses, and midlevel looming, one thing is clear; the …
As demonstrated by the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most consistent challenges during any public health crisis is the shortage of healthcare workers. When healthcare facilities reached maximum capacity due to COVID-19, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare providers experienced an urgent need for additional help and backup staff, so healthcare staffing had to get creative …
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How to recruit healthcare workers While the nursing shortage is the most publicized shortage in healthcare, 12 of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the US are in healthcare. Because of this, healthcare recruiting teams are faced with a unique challenge. They’re responsible for recruiting two completely different types of roles such as nurses, doctors, qualified physicians, …
Just a few short months ago, talent acquisition leaders were celebrating the New Year with articles and blog posts predicting industry trends and innovations we could expect to see unfold in 2020. However, few could have predicted the onset of an international pandemic and its resulting impact on communities, organizations, and industries across the globe. …
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Why do we need to recruit internationally? Rise in Demand – There is an increasing need and rise in demand for healthcare professionals as a result of an aging population, an aging workforce, and an increased focus on the quality of care. Vacancy Rates Soaring – NICE recommends a maximum vacancy rate of 5% nationally. Currently, …
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Have you ever thought that if you knew exactly what recruiters are seeking, your life would get easier? A common understanding among job seekers is that recruiters only look for the candidate’s professional achievements and qualifications. However, this is a typical mistake. Of course, the finalists are those candidates who stand out and ultimately rock …
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The healthcare industry is known for its low retention rates when it comes to staffing. And healthcare talent acquisition is expected to be even more challenging in the future. Jobs are projected to grow 15 percent from last year to 2029—much faster than many other occupations—adding about 2.4 million new jobs. Compounding the challenge is the dearth of individuals …
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The healthcare field requires qualified workers to function correctly. It doesn’t matter if it is a hospital, an urgent care facility, or other care center. Consequently, this process should be handled with a more efficient approach than regular types of recruiting. When managing the recruitment, you should pay attention to some particular concerns. Healthcare …