Reducing RN Vacancy Rate

Abstract

Redesigning the recruitment process supported operational efficiencies of the organization related to RN recruitment.

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“…Reducing the time positions remain open and ensuring nurses are hired in the right position initially are elements of success for all involved. 7 The traditional hiring and onboarding model is time-intensive and can result in significant workload burden on the hiring manager, who spends critical time completing interviews, establishing nurse access, and making sure all required paperwork is completed. Much of this time isn't value-added for the nurse manager and results in minimal time for the nurse manager to work with the team on critical elements for nurse retention, such as culture and system improvement.…”

“…Reducing time to initial contact with the applicant improves the likelihood of securing the nurse and greater nurse satisfaction. 7,8 Recognizing a shorter hiring process is a best practice, the PPDC established a reduced timeline for hiring nurses as a performance metric. When a nurse applies for a position, an adviser reaches out to the nurse within 1 day.…”

“…Every day a nurse position remains open results in a financial and quality burden to the hospital. Reducing the time positions remain open and ensuring nurses are hired in the right position initially are elements of success for all involved 7…”

“…Relying on the nurse manager to contact new nurses and conduct initial interviews can lead to delays, which can jeopardize the hiring process if the nurse applicant perceives the delay as unresponsiveness on the part of the nurse manager or if another organization reaches the nurse sooner. Reducing time to initial contact with the applicant improves the likelihood of securing the nurse and greater nurse satisfaction 7,8…”