Summary
Healthcare Staffing Insights with Jeff Richards – SnapNurse
Healthcare Staffing Insights with Jeff Richards – SnapNurse
Introduction
In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Richards, Chief Development and Operating Officer at SnapNurse. Tune in to learn Jeff’s insights on healthcare staffing, nurses coming from an agency or technology platform, setting up a float pool, and more.
Background
Jeff Richards is the Chief Development and Operating Officer at Snap Nurse. He explains that healthcare staffing companies have historically been used to provide contingent labor to cover the last 5-8% of the workforce in a hospital or a post-acute care facility. However, with Covid and the younger Generation Z workers entering the workforce with a more gig-oriented mindset, utilization rates are now between 10-20% and sometimes as high as 50%. Technology-enabled platforms like Snap Nurse can help facilities better manage their workforce and meet the needs of the clinicians. Jeff stresses the importance of onboarding nurses not only to the HRIS and time and attendance systems but also into the culture of the facility and unit. Healthcare organizations do not need a technology platform to set up a float pool, but it would be significantly more efficient. Setting up an agency float pool could encourage staff to pick up more shifts.
The Future of Healthcare Staffing
Healthcare staffing is at an inflection point and is entering a “blockbuster and Netflix moment” where technology solutions will transform the way staffing is done. This includes embracing a broader utilization of technology by both clinicians and facilities, as well as a shift in the business model for how facilities pay for contingent staff. In the future, clinicians may be able to pick and choose between facilities in a more self-service fashion.
Conclusion
Jeff Richards’ insights on healthcare staffing, the role of technology platforms like SnapNurse, and the future of staffing paint a picture of how the industry is evolving to meet the changing needs and expectations of both clinicians and facilities. With technology playing a larger role, healthcare organizations can better manage their workforce, improve efficiency, and provide more flexible options for clinicians.
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This episode aired on 05/11/2023 and can be listened here.
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