U.S. Reps. Madeleine Dean and Larry Bucshon, MD, have reintroduced a bill to protect healthcare workers from violence that is modeled after existing protections for aircraft and airport workers.

The healthcare industry is experiencing overall job growth, but nursing roles are still tougher to fill, according to recent data from iCIMS. 

A group of federal lawmakers reintroduced legislation April 18 to curb violence against healthcare and social service workers. 

The Biden administration is directing federal agencies to start bringing back more employees to the office.

Baptist Health is based in Louisville, Ky. The same can't be said for its workforce. 

Hospitals and health systems are embracing the gig economy to provide flexibility to nurses and fill staffing gaps, The Wall Street Journal reported April 18. 

For all the well-documented stress nurses face on the job, some tragedies cannot be numbed. Recently, a young person passed away in our intensive care unit. Her family stood by her bedside and did not leave as she was wheeled out of the room to have her organs harvested for donation.

Members of Congress are investigating the Department of Veterans Affairs and its Loma Linda (Calif.) Healthcare System for continued employment of a supervisor known to create a hostile work environment. 

Workers desire the flexibility of remote work — until it comes to layoffs. Then, the coveted lack of rigidity can become distressing. 

Hawaii nurses are urging hospitals to take more steps to keep weapons out and protect patients and staff after a recent incident at Straub Medical Center in Honolulu, according to a report from HawaiiNewsNow. 

March saw the highest levels of teenage employment since 2007, and yet, job growth is slowing for the age group. 

With several interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve and the possibility of a looming recession combined with thousands of jobs recently added to the economy, the landscape of the job market in 2023 continues to be sporadically changing even as conditions slow. 

Healthcare workers at NYC Health + Hospitals have received $580,000 in grants to help them pay off student debt. The grants are on the condition the workers pledge three years of service to the health system.

As graduation season approaches, Indeed has ranked the best entry-level jobs that typically require a college degree, and several healthcare positions are on the list.

Detroit Medical Center failed to pay 13 employees for missed meal periods in contravention of federal law, the Labor Department found.

In today's rapidly aging workforce, healthcare leaders and policymakers must recognize the importance of retaining experienced employees. The retirement of baby boomers in large numbers has led to a significant shortage of skilled healthcare workers, making it crucial for healthcare administrators to invest in programs that promote employee well-being and occupational safety, particularly for seasoned employees who contribute significant organizational value.

It's no secret that employees want flexible work arrangements, but the definition of "flexible" remains a bit foggy. 

Hospitals and health systems continue to grapple with staffing challenges, including shortages. Below are the number of job openings at hospitals that were named to the U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Hospitals Honor Roll.

Escondido, Calif.-based Palomar Health has launched its new $100,000 registered nurse incentive program to recruit and retain staff, according to an April 10 news release shared with Becker's. 

Nurses say some Massachusetts hospitals have turned to mandatory overtime to help ease workforce shortages, according to The Boston Globe.