McKnight's October 5, 2023
Online platforms that let nurses pick and choose which facilities they work for are an effort to combat the nursing shortage. The platforms, however, have benefits and disadvantages for all parties involved — including long-term care communities trying to stay adequately staffed, according to an article in Health Affairs.
A recent survey found there’s been 1,400% percent growth in the number of nurses transitioning using the gig models, the article said. An on-demand nurse is similar to a travel nurse but has more flexibility; they don’t necessarily travel for an assignment.
CareRev, Clipboard Health, IntelyCare, Kare, Nursa and ShiftKey are just a few platforms that try to match demand for nurses with supply of nurses, the article started. The platforms...
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