By Renee Walrath, President & CEO
Recruiting in the healthcare industry has continuously been a struggle, which was only magnified by the pandemic. Hospital staff are on the front lines battling the demands for services with the lack of a skilled workforce. There have been unprecedented levels of turnover within the field. Healthcare professionals are feeling burnout often retiring or quitting. The need for social workers and mental health counselors has significantly increased, yet organizations struggle with balancing services, especially telehealth. More people are interested in receiving in-person therapy while the clinicians are now accustomed to working remotely. RNs have become one of the most difficult roles for employers to fill. Many of them now seek out traveling jobs, as they are usually higher paying. Retaining a recruiter can become a valuable partnership and help to triage your hiring needs. They get to know your unique needs to screen and send you highly qualified candidates. Recruiters, save you time by coordinating interviews, offering background checks, as well as assessments. Utilizing the services of an expert recruiter can help take your hiring needs to the next level.