As we move deeper into the digital age and face a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, Chicago hospitals are bracing for new and intensifying staffing challenges in 2025. Here's a look at the top 5 issues, informed by government data and industry trends, and how DirectShifts can help
The U.S. healthcare system is facing a staffing crisis of unprecedented scale. A recent report from McKinsey & Company predicts a shortage of 200,000 to 450,000 registered nurses (RNs) by 2025, while the demand for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) is expected to surge by 40% in the same period. The Bureau of Labor Statistics paints an equally bleak picture for medical technicians, forecasting a 5% decline in the workforce by 2031. This translates to a potential loss of over 29,000 technicians in the coming years.
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Healthcare Recruiters and Hiring managers who have clarity of the role of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) can achieve their recruitment and retention goals. When there is role clarity for NPs and PAs in job descriptions during team interviews and when the provider joins the team, the providers can choose satisfying roles that provide a higher return on investment in the role.
As healthcare professionals look for new ways to serve patients and stop the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus in the United States, politicians and insurers have turned to telemedicine to provide care to patients in their homes. The federal government has taken steps to expand and facilitate the use of telemedicine, particularly through Medicare.
Hospital administrators working remotely are leading a necessary cultural shift. Staff in doctors offices, small clinics, and major health systems alike have suddenly found themselves separated from their essential clinical workers due to the high risk of COVID-19. Until now, most medical facilities haven't had cause to develop culture and practices that support remote work.
Managing employee attendance and time sheets is one of the biggest challenges for healthcare companies and in the current remote scenario. Employees are an essential part of healthcare organizations, but at the same time can cost a fortune if their timesheets are not properly managed.
A successful job post should be accurate, original, and up-to-date. This job posting guide will show you how to post jobs and attract top talent. Follow this step-by-step guide by DirectShifts to learn how to write a great healthcare job ad and where to post it to reach more high-quality candidates.
One way organizations prioritize their employees is to create intentional and informed recruitment and retention strategies. Organizations also benefit financially from these strategies.Organizations and all employers of APRNs and PAs (called Advanced Practice Providers - APPs) make decisions annually to provide a salary increase.
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