After less than a year, the special team has improved nurse staffing, patient care, and health system finances.
Monday, March 13, 2023
 

"Now is the time to engage and think differently in order to recruit and retain the best talent." — Andrew Thum, MSN, ML, RN, NE-BC, director, Nursing Workforce Operations, Jefferson Health

Much like the U.S. Navy SEALS go where their services are necessary, Jefferson Health's S.E.A.L. RN Team deploys to areas of greatest need.

For this week's lead story, Andrew Thum, director of Jefferson Health's nursing workforce operations, outlines how the special team works.
 

Jefferson Health S.E.A.L. RN Team Designed to Deploy Where It Is Most Needed
After less than a year, the special team has improved nurse staffing, patient care, and health system finances.
 
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