WHEN SHOULD I PERMANENTLY HIRE A TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE?

Do you have a temporary employee on staff that is a perfect fit for your team? Perhaps you want to make that person a permanent part of your staff!

Offering to permanently hire a temporary medical provider has multiple benefits. Judging if a perioperative nurse or a radiology technician, for instance, is a right fit for your facility is typically made easier by the ability to evaluate the temporary employee’s current work. And that’s where we come in! It will also reduce costs and time by eliminating the need for further recruiting and hiring.

Through a surgical staffing agency such as J.V.H. Surgical Associates, you are bound to find temporary staff who have the potential to become permanent employees at your facility. Should a permanent position arise, to whom exactly should you offer the position?  If you observe the following qualities in your temporary provider and the need is there for your facility, it may be time to turn them into a permanent part of your team.

Excellent work performance

While it may seem like a no-brainer, determining if the employee is getting their work done and getting it done well is the first thing to consider before offering a permanent position. It’s important to ask yourself, “Is the employee meeting or exceeding my expectations consistently?” If so, they could be a candidate for permanent employment.

There are also certain skills and qualities you should look for in a potential long-term employee. Having the right qualifications is not the only thing that matters. Look for employees who demonstrate these characteristics shown in the best healthcare providers working today:

• Interpersonal skills
• Active listening skills
• Intuition
• Multitasking skills
• A proactive approach
• Punctuality and reliability
• Positivity and energy
• Organizational skills
• Compassion
• Humility
• Good fit with current staff

Cultivating a positive company culture can be a challenge for any organization. With burnout and healthcare staffing shortages looming over the healthcare industry, maintaining a high morale is more important than ever. A temporary provider can often become a go-to person for your current staff. If you notice your temporary employee not only fits in well with your existing team but also contributes positivity and productivity to the workplace, it’s probably time to lock them in.

Knowing an employee fits in with co-workers before making them permanent has a significant impact on productivity as well. When things are working out well between existing employees and a temporary provider, you want to do everything you can to avoid messing with it.

You see growth potential

When hiring any new employee, recognizing opportunities for the employee to grow within the organization is key. If the temporary provider shows enthusiasm and commitment for both the present and future, you’ve probably found someone worth keeping around. Look for providers who are eager to learn new skills, take on new tasks, and help out co-workers, even during their temporary position.

There’s a clear business need

If like so many practices you’re feeling the effects of the widespread medical staffing shortage, it may be time to add a permanent provider to your team. A high patient-to-provider ratio, staff burnout and declining morale will compromise the level of care you provide and lead to dissatisfied patients in the long-turn.

The ability to “try before you buy” is a unique advantage of a temp-to-permanent hiring strategy. Even if you didn’t start out planning to create a permanent position, when you find an employee who adds great value to your team, converting them to permanent often makes good business sense.

All of Your Surgical Staffing Needs in One Place!

At J.V.H. Staffing Associates, our Temp-to-Hire Service allows you to temporarily have candidates work at your facility before making the critical staffing decision of hiring them.

If you’re ready to start a partnership with a team of seasoned surgical staff recruiters with unparalleled resources and a deep pool of talent, contact J.V.H. Surgical Staffing today.

At JVH Surgical Associates, we specialize in providing perioperative and rotating nurses.  Our company is committed to helping medical professionals grow in their respective careers. We value our people and the relationships we have with them and make sure they are on the right track to achieving their goals. If you need help in finding skilled professionals to join your organization, you can count on us. Schedule a consultation today to get started. We look forward to working with you.