The Nursing Exodus: Why Staffing Shortages Keep Getting Worse
In episode 84, Amy Yackowski, founder and chief evolution officer of Painted Porch Strategies, discusses the current state of healthcare staffing. Amy shares her extensive experience in the industry, starting from her early days as a call center staffer in a healthcare staffing organization to her current role, focusing on leveraging technology to connect clinicians with healthcare organizations. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by the nursing profession, particularly the significant attrition. Amy explains that many nurses have shifted towards travel nursing or left the bedside altogether in search of more control and autonomy. Our conversation also touches on the differences in employment models between nurses and physicians, highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of being an employee versus an independent contractor. We explore how healthcare organizations can better support and retain their staff by fostering a culture that values and sees clinicians as essential resources rather than mere commodities.
Amy Yackowski, founder and chief evolution officer of Painted Porch Strategies, brings over 20 years of experience in the healthcare staffing industry. She started at a health care staffing organization in New Orleans, Louisiana, and transitioned to the technology side of the business, focusing on leveraging technology to efficiently connect clinicians with opportunities across the United States. Amy’s insights into the challenges and solutions within healthcare staffing provide valuable perspectives for healthcare leaders and administrators looking to create supportive and resilient work environments. Her expertise sheds light on the impact of W-2 employment for travel nurses and the strategies needed to attract and retain healthcare professionals in the evolving industry.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Discover the key challenges shaping the healthcare staffing industry and how to address them effectively.
- Explore innovative strategies for retaining and attracting healthcare professionals to create a resilient and supportive work environment.
- Unlock the valuable benefits of W-2 employment for travel nurses and how it can enhance their work experience.
- Learn effective solutions for addressing the nursing shortage and improving work conditions to ensure a thriving healthcare workforce.
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
- Visit Painted Porch Strategies to explore a variety of services offered, including targeted services for healthcare staffing firms and individuals looking to embark on a new change in their lives and work.
- Email Amy Yackowski directly at amy@onthepaintedporch.com for inquiries about services and to discuss equipping oneself with skills for resilience, mindset, confidence, and curiosity to lean into change.
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