Addressing Summer Healthcare Challenges
Summer doesn’t technically start until June 21, but most schools are out and temperatures are rising. Summer healthcare staffing can be a challenge for many healthcare entities. While NT Staffing has served industries like Oil & Gas, IT, and more for decades, we know the healthcare industry faces some unique challenges. Whether you need physicians, traveling nurses, allied health professionals, physical therapists, or other healthcare professionals, NT Staffing has been placing people for over 25 years. Regardless of your needs, here are six tips to beat the heat of staffing this summer.
Offer Benefits
Retention is the new recruitment and getting creative with benefits is a great way to incentivize current staff to stay and pique new recruits’ interest. So many healthcare professionals have listed “burnout” as a critical factor in their professional decision-making process. Including access to wellness programs or offering bonuses for long shifts are excellent steps toward retaining high-performing team members.
Renew Commitment to Best Practices
In fast-paced environments, best practices can get left by the wayside. When fires need putting out and there aren’t enough hands to do so, tasks can go unfinished and corners can end up cut. Committing to best practices allows peace of mind for the incoming shift and reduces administrative stress among team members.
Give Soft-skills Assessments
People with similar credentials on paper may perform differently in your work environment depending on their interpersonal skillset. Including soft skills assessments in your hiring process takes you one step closer to finding the perfect fit for your organization.
Solicit Feedback From Team Members
Soliciting feedback from current team members is an excellent way to reveal blindspots in your organization. Plus, showing active interest in your employees’ work experience helps to create a sense of belonging and buy-in within an organization.
Follow Up On That Feedback
Getting feedback from your team is only half of the job. It’s just as important to follow up. If you are able to take actionable steps in addressing their concerns, let them know, and be specific. If you aren’t, it’s better to be straight with them and tell them why. Letting your team go for an extended period without hearing from you is only detrimental to your organization’s culture.
Get Help From A Staffing Agency
Hiring a staffing agency is a highly effective and time-efficient way to solve short or long-term healthcare staffing challenges. We at NT Staffing have access to a highly specialized pool of healthcare candidates ranging far and wide in the field. Contact our team of experts today and let us help you and your team thrive in delivering healthcare this summer.
