In neonatal care, technical skills and medical knowledge are essential. Yet, soft skills are critically important as well. As frontline healthcare providers, neonatal nursing professionals interact with some of the most vulnerable patients and their families, making their ability to communicate, empathize, and collaborate nearly just as critical as their [...]
In healthcare organizations, the wellbeing of patients and providers alike hinges on a supportive work environment. Unfortunately, there are many factors working against healthcare staff, from workforce shortages to the ongoing pressures of working in a high-stakes environment. When a toxic work culture takes root, it can have far-reaching consequences [...]
This fall, several conferences are taking place for neonatal professionals, offering unmissable opportunities for networking and learning alongside healthcare colleagues. For this season, Ensearch will be exhibiting at two of the sector’s leading conferences: The National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) 40th Annual Conference and the Florida Association of Neonatal [...]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, cultivating strong leadership is vital not only for organizational success, but also for ensuring high-quality patient care. Healthcare professionals have a responsibility to nurture and empower the next generation of leaders within their teams. Here are some examples of strategies that healthcare organizations [...]
In today’s competitive job market, finding top healthcare employees is more challenging than ever. Traditional recruitment methods often yield limited results, leading healthcare organizations to explore innovative strategies for attracting qualified NNPs and other healthcare providers. Among these strategies, employee referral programs stand out as a powerful way to source [...]
As workforce shortages persist across the healthcare sector, medical professionals remain in high demand. There seems to be no end in sight for the medical staffing shortfall so healthcare leaders are looking to different solutions to ensure comprehensive patient care. Here, we take a look at how the roles of [...]
Workplace mistreatment has surged in healthcare since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurses and physicians across all disciplines are experiencing it, and neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) are no exception. The trend is concerning, but there are ways hospital leaders and healthcare systems can step in to protect their workers [...]
Long shifts for nurses are standard in most hospitals. According to a 2022 study of 577 hospitals, up to 80% of nurses work 12-hour shifts. But just because it’s become the accepted schedule for nursing professionals, that doesn’t necessarily make it the best. Are 12-hour or longer shifts really working? Here’s [...]
As with most areas of the workforce, technology has had a major impact on recruitment in recent years. For an industry facing staffing shortages and other workforce challenges — such as healthcare — recruiting technology is a welcome relief. These innovative tools aren’t just helpful for most healthcare organizations; they’ve [...]
Recruiting Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) can be challenging, but your organization’s work isn’t done once a position is filled. To ensure your Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) and other healthcare professionals stick with you, you’ll also need to implement effective retention strategies. Here are some examples from other hospitals to consider [...]
