Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The nursing retention specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining retention programs and system wide initiatives aimed at retaining nursing and patient care talent. In collaboration with nursing leadership, this role will lead initiatives to further the engagement of our nursing care team. This role is also be responsible for facilitating collaborative working relationships with partners across the system who each have a role in organizational engagement, retention strategy and program administration (Professional Development, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Marketing, etc.).

Essential Job Functions

Leadership through Collaboration

• Collaborates with nursing leadership and hiring leaders to implement workforce strategies which include internal and external benchmarking to further identify drivers around retention strategies

• Participates in system committees, Shared Governance, operations meetings, and other opportunities to promote team and departmental initiatives

• Actively participates in task forces, committees, and represents senior leadership or any of their areas of responsibility on multidisciplinary teams

• Supports school of nursing programs/affiliations and conducts onsite and/or virtual visits

• Engages in recruitment initiatives in partnership with nursing leadership and Talent Acquisition

Engagement and Relationships

• Develops and implements strategic initiatives, programs, and processes for engaging and retaining nursing and patient care talent

• Fosters relationships and communications with nursing and patient care talent to enable problem identification and resolution, career counseling, alternative solutions to voluntary termination

• Works closely with system Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team to develop strategies that attract and support a diverse workforce

• Designs and deploys internal recognition and communication campaigns

• Champions Well-Being initiatives for nursing across the organization

• Design and lead formal nursing mentorship

• Facilitates Clinical Ladder team and Professional Engagement and Advancement Council

Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting

• Conducts stay interviews as indicated by engagement, turnover, and exit data to develop action plans.

• Establishes and maintains robust reporting models to track retention and engagement metrics as well as identifying and addressing specific trends

• Collaborates with system and nursing leadership to review retention data, develop targeted action plans for identified practice settings, leaders, and patient care talent

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC. Nursing Specialty Certification required within six months of hire (applicable certifications include approved ANCC, Clinical Specialty or Nursing Leadership certifications).

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Master’s degree required in nursing or related field such as Healthcare Administration or Business Administration (must hold a BSN if master’s degree in a non-nursing field).

Work Experience

Five years’ experience required. Nursing leadership, project management, professional development, experience with retention and recruitment preferred.

Training

N/A

Language

N/A

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

X Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

X Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

X General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

X May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

X May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

X May have periods of constant interruptions.

X Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

X Prolonged periods of working alone.

X Other: Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and/or irregular hours. Evening and weekend work may be required for community programs and events.

Not applicable to this position

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)

Stoop, Kneel X

Crawling

Climbing

Balance

Bending X

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

Walking X

Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements -

X Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

X Finger Dexterity

X Color Vision

Acuity – far

Acuity – near

Not applicable to this position

Hazards -

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Other:

Not applicable to this position

Skills

• Basic knowledge of nursing policies and practices.

• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with key stakeholders

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Ability to collect, analyze and trend data to produce outcomes related to retention, recruitment, and nursing engagement

• Microsoft Word

• PowerPoint

• Excel

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Nursing Administration - Acute - Roper St Francis Healthcare

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com.