Category: Workforce

Top healthcare entry-level jobs for college grads, per Indeed

As graduation season approaches, Indeed has ranked the best entry-level jobs that typically require a college degree, and several healthcare positions are on the list.

Labor Department recovers almost $50K from Detroit Medical Center

Detroit Medical Center failed to pay 13 employees for missed meal periods in contravention of federal law, the Labor Department found.

Viewpoint: Health of the Aging Workforce Needs Serious Attention

In today’s rapidly aging workforce, healthcare leaders and policymakers must recognize the importance of retaining experienced employees. The retirement of baby boomers in large numbers has led to a significant shortage of skilled healthcare workers, m…

5 ways to offer flexibility without remote work

It’s no secret that employees want flexible work arrangements, but the definition of “flexible” remains a bit foggy. 

19 top systems, 27,556 open jobs

Hospitals and health systems continue to grapple with staffing challenges, including shortages. Below are the number of job openings at hospitals that were named to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospitals Honor Roll.

California system launches $100K RN incentive program

Escondido, Calif.-based Palomar Health has launched its new $100,000 registered nurse incentive program to recruit and retain staff, according to an April 10 news release shared with Becker’s. 

Massachusetts hospitals turn to mandatory overtime

Nurses say some Massachusetts hospitals have turned to mandatory overtime to help ease workforce shortages, according to The Boston Globe.

The cost of nurse turnover in 24 numbers

Nurse recruitment and retention is top of mind for every hospital and health system executive given that the shortage of registered nurses is only expected to intensify.  

Nurse staffing platform expands to hospitals

A staffing platform that connects nurses to shifts in skilled nursing facilities and home health settings is expanding to offer hospital shifts. The platform, connectRN, has launched hospital staffing services in Tennessee and Florida, according to an …

Washington nurse staffing legislation heads to governor

Washington lawmakers have passed staffing legislation aimed at reducing nursing shortages, The Spokesman-Review reported April 6.