The document discusses the strategic relationship between the National Association for Health Care Recruitment (NAHCR) and its local chapters. It outlines NAHCR's mission to support healthcare recruiters and provides benefits of membership including educational conferences, networking opportunities, and certification. Local chapter affiliation allows recruiters to collaborate regionally while gaining resources from the national organization.

1. 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, CHCR 2007-2009 Western Regional Chair National Association of Health Care Recruitment

2. NAHCR Overview Association established in 1975 Purpose was to promote and exchange sound and ethical principles of health care recruitment There are currently over 1100 members and 50 affiliated chapters

3. 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

4. NAHCR Membership Benefits Opportunities to network with recruiters from around the country Access to the NAHCR Directions bi-monthly newsletter with current, pertinent information to assist health care recruiters in their work responsibilities IMAGE national conference discount

5. NAHCR Membership Benefits Continued Discount to other IMAGE workshops Who’s who directory access to all active, associate and institutional members of NAHCR Recruiter’s Handbook NAHCR website NAHCR surveys

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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!!!

9. NAHCR Chapter Affiliation Why 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. NAHCR Member Committees Membership Recruitment Membership Retention Membership Communications National IMAGE Conference Planning For more information, contact NAHCR’s Executive Director – Tracy Seabrook at www. nahcr .com

16. 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 .

17. Non-Monetary Recruitment Incentives Clinical ladder with recognition and bonuses On site BSN completion and MSN programs funded at 100% NCLEX review reimbursement Assistance

18. Non-Monetary Recruitment Incentives Loan forgiveness for a work commitment Relocation paid up front in the employee’s first pay check Employee Referral program Tuition reimbursement for immediate family

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

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