Strategic Alliances: The Vital Link Between the National Association for Health Care

Recruitment and the Local Chapters of Health Care Recruiters

Sharron Hadick, RN, BSN, MPA, CHCR2007-2009 Western Regional Chair

National Association of Health Care Recruitment

NAHCR OverviewAssociation established in 1975Purpose was to promote and exchange

sound and ethical principles of health care recruitment

There are currently over 1100 members and 50 affiliated chapters

NAHCR Vision: To be the preeminent organization for

Health Care recruitment professionals by providing education, information and resources

Mission: To serve as the primary organization providing the tools to promote the expertise and influence of heath care recruiters

Values: Advocacy, Credibility, Integrity, Stewardship and Responsiveness

NAHCR Membership BenefitsOpportunities to network with recruiters

from around the countryAccess to the NAHCR Directions bi-

monthly newsletter with current, pertinent information to assist health care recruiters in their work responsibilities

IMAGE national conference discount

NAHCR Membership BenefitsContinued

Discount to other IMAGE workshopsWho’s who directory access to all

active, associate and institutional members of NAHCR

Recruiter’s HandbookNAHCR websiteNAHCR surveys

NAHCR Annual IMAGE conference

Save the date – July 7-11, 2009 in Seattle Washington

Pre-conferences available for novice recruiter as well as advanced recruiters

Exhibit Hall with vendors to meet your recruitment needs

Social events for networking Deadline for call for proposals for 2009

IMAGE conference is October 24. For more information visit www.nahcr.com

Certified Health Care Recruiter Exam

(CHCR)

Review Course and Exam during IMAGE Conference

Exam administered by Cross Country University

Board and other tenured NAHCR members are item writers for the exam

Exam updated in 2008

CHCR Benefits Reviewing for the exam helps you stay abreast of

current trends in health care recruitment Signals to your colleagues and leadership that you

are an expert in your field and have demonstrated significant professional achievement

Way to test your knowledge and measure it against other peers in health care recruitment

Can potentially improve your career advancement opportunities

Most importantly – recognition for a job well done!!!

NAHCR Chapter AffiliationWhy become affiliated with the National

Organization? Networking with other Chapter Presidents throughout year and at Chapter President’s Council at IMAGE; Eligibility for annual chapter achievement award; Chapter workshops; Information and resources from national headquarters.

NAHCR Chapter Affiliation How does a chapter become affiliated with

NAHCR? Contact headquarters office for application packet Must have chapter by-laws; mission statement;

goals and objectives for chapter After affiliation must submit a report of activities to

NAHCR on an annual basis and send representative to IMAGE conference to attend Chapter President’s Council Meeting

NAHCR 2008 Strategic Plan Members will look to NAHCR as their primary

source of professional knowledge and information

NAHCR will become financially secure NAHCR will be recognized as the leading

advocate for Health Care recruitment Health Care professionals, other

organizations and the public will recognize health care recruiters as valuable resources

NAHCR - Going in a Different Direction for the Future

NAHCR had been managed by Association Management Specialists since mid 1990’s

Decision made by NAHCR board in early 2007 to send RFP out to other management companies

IMI Association Executives were retained and took over management of NAHCR effective 2008

NAHCR – Going in a Different Direction for the Future

Duties of an association management company General administrative services Financial management Board/Committee liaison Membership Services Communications Conference oversight Sponsorship development

NAHCR – Going in a Different Direction

Duties of the NAHCR Board (President; President-Elect; Vice-President; Treasurer; Secretary and Regional Chairs):

Strategic Plan for association Board Meetings/Committee meetings Editorial committee for newsletter Delegates work to association management company Financial oversight Education of members Product development Surveys Scholarships Bylaws Communication to members

NAHCR Member Committees

Membership RecruitmentMembership RetentionMembership CommunicationsNational IMAGE Conference PlanningFor more information, contact NAHCR’s

Executive Director – Tracy Seabrook at www.nahcr.com

Western Region Meeting Minutes at IMAGE National Conference 2008

Western Region includes 13 states primarily in the “West”

Group brainstorms “hot topics” that impact their region

The hot topics that were discussed in 2008 were: Non-monetary recruitment incentives; recruitment and retention success stories; out of the box retention ideas; social networking for recruiters; foreign recruitment, utilization of the company website to highlight key positions and on-boarding and .

Non-Monetary Recruitment Incentives

Clinical ladder with recognition and bonuses

On site BSN completion and MSN programs funded at 100%

NCLEX review reimbursement Assistance

Non-Monetary Recruitment Incentives

Loan forgiveness for a work commitment

Relocation paid up front in the employee’s first pay check

Employee Referral programTuition reimbursement for immediate

family

Retention Revamped Nurse’s Week activities Town hall meetings with executive staff giving

organizational updates but also leaving time for Q/A Workgroup focusing on keeping seasoned healthcare

workers working at the bedside Off-site unit team building retreats Lift teams Designated Retention Coordinators

Social Networking Some organizations utilizing social networking

sites for recruitment purposes Traditional advertising will not reach gen y

candidates Most popular: linkedin; facebook Banner ads can have a targeted message to reach

the particular demographic of the candidate you are trying to reach

On some of the sites you can post special events such as open houses and even utilize their e-mails lists for direct mail pieces

Using company website to highlight hot jobs

Some companies using testimonials from employees on website about what kept them working at the organization

Virtual tours of the facility are important Some use pop-ops as a way to capture

viewers attention Others have used banner ads on the website

landing page Some feature a “job of the week/month” and

highlight special features of that particular job

Onboarding Most organizations have an increased emphasis on

on-boarding new employees since we are loosing up to 60% of our new hires prior to their one year anniversary

Some organizations are partnering with applicant tracking companies to help automate some of the onboarding process

Others have standard “check-in” times where the recruiters make contact with new hires at set intervals and intervene as necessary

New grad support groups and monthly anniversary parties were also mentioned as keys to onboarding

Thank you!