Category: Workforce

PeaceHealth Oregon nursing institute aims to train and retain

Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth has developed an institute to support nurses throughout their careers — and deepen their skill sets. 

How noise may affect nurses

High levels of noise may affect the health of nurses and the stress they face, according to a new study.

CommonSpirit, Providence link up for workforce development

Two leading health systems have joined forces to provide healthcare workers with professional development opportunities. 

Ochsner aims to hire 300 veterans in 3 years

Through a partnership with NextOp, a nonprofit career development service for veterans, New Orleans-based Ochsner Health is striving to hire 300 veterans over three years into clinical and nonclinical careers.

‘Never lose your “why”‘: How Cleveland Clinic’s 1st chief caregiver officer is tackling staff engagement

When Kelly Hancock, DNP, RN, became Cleveland Clinic’s first chief caregiver officer in June 2020, she was tasked with leading strategic development and implementation of employee engagement during the thick of the pandemic. Today, she continues this r…

Glasses chart nurse stress levels at Texas hospital

Researchers at College Station-based Texas A&M University are monitoring nurses’ eye movements with special glasses. They hope the results will point to causes of stress and burnout, according to a Nov. 8 article on the university’s news site. 

Massachusetts system withdraws bivalent booster requirement

Pittsfield, Mass.-based Berkshire Health Systems has withdrawn its COVID-19 bivalent vaccine booster mandate for employees, according to a statement shared with Becker’s.

Mississippi hospital lays off dozens of workers

Greenwood (Miss.) Leflore Hospital has laid off dozens of workers as it struggles to stay open amid financial challenges.

At hospital where nurse called 911, ‘zero candidates interviewing’ for ED roles, says president

After staffing issues prompted a nurse at Silverdale, Wash.-based St. Michael Medical Center to call 911 on her own emergency department, representatives for the hospital are speaking publicly about staffing in that department and other issues related …

Healthcare employment growth stays strong in 2022

Healthcare gained 52,600 jobs in October, according to the latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.