Across the nation there has been talk about the possibility of a nursing shortage. From those with healthcare jobs in New York to those with healthcare jobs in California are concerned about the potential lack of medical workers.
For starters, a large portion of the people who currently hold nursing jobs will reach retirement age within the next few years. On top of this, teaching hospitals cannot educate new workers fast enough to fill these slots. Both of these issues have caused many hospitals to begin to look to alternative methods of keeping their facilities fully staffed.
One of the most popular options is to hire travel nurses to fill in for vacant positions. Travel nurses are fully trained nurses who work at a facility for a contractual period, usually a few months to a year, before going on to work at another hospital. These individuals help by filling in until a hospital can find a full-worker.
The popularity of hiring travel nurses has caused many staffing agencies specializing in this area to achieve significant growth. According to a recent press release, one such agency, Advantage Medical Staffing, has been able to extend their placement capabilities to service the entire nation as a result.
AMS specializes in connecting hospitals and other medical employers with qualified nurses in order to fill both permanent and per diem positions.
As a result of the company’s success, it recently announced that it will be moving into a larger facility. This will enable the staffing firm to continue to expand. In addition, the new facility will make it easier for AMS to bring on more customer representatives. The company believes this will increase the quality of customer service it is able to provide.
AMS’s new facility also will benefit the company because of its location. The nearby freeway access will make it easier to find, especially for job seekers and clients who are visiting from other areas.
On top of getting a new facility, AMS is trying to make themselves even more appealing to nurses who are looking for a staffing agency to help them find jobs. The company has recently improved its Web-based human resource capabilities. This will allow workers to view their calendars and pay stubs online. They also will be able to schedule testing to update their credentials.
“Our healthcare professionals are located throughout the country and needed easy access to their schedules and other things to make their jobs and lives easier,” Molly Harris, Advanced Medical Staffing CEO, said. “That’s why we are continuing to invest in the technology and increased staffing they need, and the improved facilities we need here at the home office to maximize their satisfaction and the satisfaction of our clients.”
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Along with this, don’t forget that all the baby boomers are
now getting older and requiring a lot more medical attention.
This will also cause a deficit of medical professionals and nurses
to care for them.