Becker's Healthcare February 13, 2023
More hospitals and health systems are betting on workplace flexibility advancements as a key strategy to boost nurse recruitment and retention. In recent months, various leaders have talked to Becker’s about their efforts to give nurses more flexibility in their schedules and roles.
Weekend roles: Detroit-based Henry Ford Health Health created a role where nurses could choose to just work weekends if that fits into their lifestyle better. Similarly, USC Verdugo Hills Hospitals in Glendale Calif., piloted a weekender program where nurses who commit to working Friday through Sunday earn more, with the added benefit being that “nurses who don’t like working weekends often can work less weekends and more weekdays,” because more weekend shifts are being covered, Theresa...