LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) – The Lima-Allen County Chamber of Commerce’s Wake, Rattle and Roll event gives local businesses a chance to exchange ideas and see what’s working for others.
At Friday's event, Linsey Paul, chief nursing officer at Mercy Health St. Rita’s, spoke about the hospital’s efforts to recruit and retain healthcare workers.
Mercy Health has launched initiatives allowing high school students to job shadow and volunteer for hands-on experience. The hospital also recently opened “Mercy Tots,” a daycare service designed to meet the needs of its associates.
The hospital also recently opened “Mercy Tots,” a daycare service designed to meet the needs of its associates.
“When we have flexible scheduling, our nurses are our phlebotomists, our people work 12-hour shifts. What daycare is really open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. with flexible hours?” Paul said. “Being able to be agile and adapt to what our workforce needs ensures that they know they are valued and supported, not just at work, but in their family life as well.”
If openings remain after Mercy Health St. Rita’s associates sign up for daycare, the service will be available to members of the community.
