Like all other aspects of healthcare, the nursing profession is constantly evolving. With the adoption of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the focus of healthcare has shifted from treatment to prevention. As these shifts continue, nurses must be prepared to shoulder more responsibility and take more active roles in patient care. The nursing…
Many medical staffing agencies use personality assessments as a part of the interview process. While at first glance this may seem like an unnecessary procedure, it’s actually extremely important, especially in the healthcare industry. Staffing agencies evaluate candidates’ qualifications in a number of ways. Basic prescreening procedures, like credentialing and background checks, serve to determine…
There are thousands of medical staffing agencies in the United States, all of which are working hard to keep up with the increasing demand for high-quality medical staff. When medical workers are researching staffing agencies, how can they be sure they are working with a reputable company? Likewise, medical facilities need to know they can…
Partly in thanks to the Affordable Care Act, hospital admissions have improved significantly. However, this, coupled with the baby boomer generation entering retirement, has left a lot of medical facilities short on staff. As such, healthcare staffing is projected to grow roughly 7% this year, and staffing agencies will be used more often to provide…
During your interview with a medical staffing agency, you will probably be asked several questions aside from the normal questions about your career. When medical staffing agencies are interviewing you, they have to be sure you will be a good fit for their roster of medical facilities. The interviewer may ask questions about why you…
Nurses fill a variety of roles throughout a medical facility. They are the backbone of the hospital because they work behind the scenes and on the front line to help people. There are some nurses that travel to other communities to educate others on new techniques and healthcare processes, while other nurses have an office…
Travel nurses get to explore different locations around the US and work with all kinds of people. However, nurses who value feeling like they’re “part of the family” may not like the idea of leaving a job after only a few months. The following are some benefits and some drawbacks travelling nurses reported experiencing. Advantages:…
Medical employee screening procedures are some of the most stringent in the working world. Medical staffing agencies usually conduct additional screening procedures on top of what is legally required of them. This is because they need to be sure the employees they refer are exceptionally qualified, as they will be working in situations where a…
There are hundreds of job types within the medical field. The health care industry is one of the most rapidly growing and secure careers to pursue. New positions open every day, and the most in-demand positions fluctuate from year to year. This year’s shining stars are positions whose work-life balance and pay grade make them…
Staffing agencies are beneficial to many industries, but they may be most beneficial to the health care industry in particular. Health care facilities often need to fill positions quickly with qualified workers, and many times, they don’t have the time or resources to dedicate to a thorough search. Following are a few reasons that a…