Workforce Planning
13-Week Nursing Contracts: Yes or No?
We know that 13-week travel nursing contracts are standard for U.S. healthcare facilities, but as explored in last week’s blog post, it’s no longer the only option. So, how do you know when these short contracts are the right choice for you? And, when should alternatives be explored? In this post, we examine some of the…
Read More13-Week Travel Nursing Contracts: Pros and Cons?
Last week, we explored some of the historical reasons why travel nursing contracts in the US tend to be 13 weeks in length. Whether it’s down to traditional accommodation contracts, FMLA leave, or orientation periods, the 13-week contract remains a popular option in travel nursing. Despite this, there’s no one-size-fits-all option when it comes to solving…
Read MoreEffective Nurse Retention Strategies For Long-Term Care
Whether a long-term care (LTC) provider operates a multi-site chain governed by a board of directors or is the sole proprietor of a single facility, retention of nurses can be a challenge. While LTC organizations are committed to supporting their nursing staff, they don’t always possess the time and resources to do so, especially when compared…
Read MoreRegistered Nurse (RN) Interview Questions: Long-Term Nursing Home Care Jobs
When it comes to interviewing candidates for nursing positions in long-term care, there are several factors you need to consider. The best nurses have the right knowledge, skills, and experience combined with an ability to work under pressure while delivering exceptional care to patients and their families. To identify all of these qualities, it’s crucial…
Read MoreRecruiting Nurses in the USA? Top Qualities of an Excellent Long-Term Care Nurse
When recruiting nurses for your long-term care facility in the USA, you want professionals who possess the right skills, qualifications, and experience. However, what about those unteachable soft skills that are essential for delivering the very best patient and resident care? You need nurses who are caring, compassionate and committed, but these qualities can be…
Read MoreThe Staffing Challenges Facing Long-Term Care In The US
By 2050, the number of US residents aged 65 and over is projected to be 83.7 million, which is almost double the 43.1 million in 2012, according to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau. During the same period, the number of working-age adults (18 to 64) will only increase by 14 percent. Inevitably, growing…
Read MoreUS Healthcare Providers: Have You Made Plans for the Winter?
It may only be August, but now’s the ideal time for US hospitals and healthcare facilities to turn their attention to ensuring they have the right number of nurses to cover the winter months. It’s no secret that huge demands are placed on healthcare facilities over the winter period. With outbreaks of illnesses like the…
Read MoreHealthcare Case Study: Appalachia Healthcare System
Conexus partnered with a large, not-for-profit, 12 hospital healthcare organization in Kentucky and West Virginia in 2014. We sought to integrate foreign healthcare professionals into its workforce, as well as the wider community, in a cost-effective manner. Background The central Appalachian area, consisting of both Kentucky and West Virginia, is one of America’s sickest, poorest…
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