MKirk, Author at Northeast Med Staff

Three Reasons Our Nurses Love Working for Northeast Med Staff

Posted on February 1, 2019 by MKirk

Around Valentine’s Day, love is in the air. We know that Northeast Med Staff nurses and nurse aides show love for their work every single day. We also know that they love working per diem. Staffing agencies allow nurses and nurse aides to have flexibility in their schedules, as well as giving them new work environments every day. The benefits of working per diem are endless. However, not all staffing agencies are the same. Northeast Med Staff stands out from its competitors by offering our employees benefits that other agencies do not. We are a community-focused medical staffing agency that connects healthcare with facilities who provide quality care for patients and residents. With that, we strive to offer our nurses the highest quality benefits available. Here is a list of just some of the amazing perks of being a Northeast Med Staff nurse or nurse aide:

Our Nurses and Nurse Aides Love Working for Northeast Med Staff!

Love Your Work

Going to work in the same facility day after day can become monotonous. Seeing the same faces, doing the same actions, and working the exact same hours can make you feel like you are in a rut. Working per diem allows you to vary what facilities you are going to. It helps to keep your day interesting. This change of pace can even prevent nurse burnout! Northeast Med Staff works to coordinate our nurses’ skills with the best facilities.

Love Your Schedule

Schedule flexibility means the freedom to work the hours that fit into YOUR schedule. As a result, you are able to work the hours you want and use the rest of your time to do whatever it is that you love to do. Whether you have a family commitment, or are just taking some personal time to care for yourself, we have the flexibility you need!

Love Your Benefits

Unlike many other staffing agencies, Northeast Med Staff provides all employees who work 35+ hours per week full medical, dental, life, and disability insurances, as well as 401k plans. But we don’t stop there. Additionally, part-time employees who work as few as 20+ hours per week are eligible to receive other voluntary benefits.

These are just some of the many benefits of being a Northeast Med Staff nurse. To find out more about how to become a member of our team, click here!

How to Retain Your Superstar Staff

Posted on January 17, 2019 by MKirk

Nowadays, in the healthcare industry, job turnover is higher than ever. A study by Compdata Surveys, found the average turnover in healthcare jobs in 2017 was 20.6%, which is a frightening figure for facilities. Healthcare professionals have vast amounts of job opportunities available to them. This drives turnover and forces healthcare facilities to compete with each other to source and retain talent. So, how do you retain your superstar employees? We’ve got the answers!

Create a Positive Culture

Your employees want to work at a place that shares an interest in their own values and goals. Show your employees that you care about what they care about. Lead your staff to reaching a shared goal, and have fun with them on the journey!

Give Extra Job Benefits

Sometimes it’s the little things that matter. Bring free snacks and drinks into the office. Offer half days occasionally. These extra benefits cost little to you, and have a large payoff! Employees will come to work motivated and eager to work.

Develop Relationships With Employees

Each one of your employees has a life outside of work. Celebrate their birthdays, engagements, and other exciting events! If your employees are going through tough times personally, make sure to acknowledge that and try to accommodate their needs to the best of your ability.

Show Your Appreciation

Recognize the little accomplishments. This will inspire your staff to keep pushing to achieve your company’s big goals. People enjoy working for companies that value their employees’ hard work and dedication.

Prevent Burnout Before it Happens

Overworking your staff is not effective in the long run. Burnout prevents your staff from performing at their very best. Make sure you’re providing your staff with the opportunity to get the proper rest that they need. One way to do this is to utilize supplemental staffing services.

Be Open to Feedback

Let your employees speak from their point of view. This will be extremely helpful to you because it will let you know what’s working out, and what’s not.

With these efforts, you’ll prevent the high costs of turnover, sourcing, and hiring. Your staff goes above and beyond to give your patients a positive experience, so give them the job experience that they desire! It’s a win-win for everybody!

Nurse Humor That Will Brighten Up Your Winter

Posted on January 11, 2019 by MKirk

Winter is a drag in New England. With the combination of wind, snow, and below freezing temps, it’s difficult to go out and enjoy weekends and days off, especially if you have a crazy schedule. Why not stay inside and curl up on the couch instead?! Here’s some nurse humor related to all things winter and snow to entertain you while you stay inside and avoid the blistering cold!

When you wake up for your shift and see three feet of snow on the ground….Don’t we wish Alexa was this competent?

Who says you have to do anything on your days of?! Cold weather = pajamas by 7 pm.

Doing everything in your power to avoid getting sick this year when you work in healthcare…

Definitely not safe! We don’t condone this!

The joy of working long hours in the winter!

Nowadays, people are hitting the gym to achieve their New Years’ resolutions. Nurses don’t need a gym to achieve theirs.

Why is getting out of bed in the winter so tough?! Just five more minutes…

This season always causes a jump in census. Northeast Med Staff makes sure facilities are prepared.

Snow, sleet, rain…nurses have to brace them all! Make sure to be safe on your commutes this season!

Sometime laughter is the best medicine! Continue to treat yourself to some laughs this season, and brighten up your winter! Nurses and nurse aides must continue to do their jobs even in the worst of weather! You deserve some extra TLC and joy!

Make sure to stay up to date on the Northeast Med Staff blog this season, we’ll be updating it weekly!