August 12, 2024- Filling nursing job vacancies is an ongoing issue for hospitals and health systems. As employees on the front lines of healthcare continue to face post-COVID workplace challenges, many hospitals have witnessed high rates of nurse turnover. Hospitals, as a result, are increasingly looking for ways to market their health systems’ opportunities and appeal to nurses seeking positions in healthcare. The ability for hospitals to retain qualified nurses impacts not only its patients but also the overall profitability of the health system.
Nurses are increasingly requesting workplace changes that reflect a post-pandemic healthcare industry, including better pay, flexible schedules, a workplace focus on mental and emotional well-being, and opportunities for continuing education and career development.
Hackensack Meridian Health, a network of healthcare providers, acute care facilities, and research hospitals located in New Jersey, has responded to industry changes by investing time and funding into building a strong system-wide nursing culture.
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