This episode features Orla Brandos, Vice President of Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer at Newport Hospital. Here, she discusses how she approaches the role of Chief Nursing Officer, her focus on building a workforce that will stay long term, challenges surrounding workforce shortages, and more.
Summary
Orla Brandos discusses her role as Chief Nursing Officer at Newport Hospital
Introduction
Orla Brandos, Vice President of Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer at Newport Hospital, shares insights on how to approach the role as a Chief Nursing Officer, building a workforce that will stay long term, challenges surrounding workforce shortages, and more.
Responsibilities
As the Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Newport Hospital, Orla Brandos oversees nursing operations within the hospital and ensures financial planning to ensure resources for patient care. Her main priority is building a workforce that will be there for the long term.
Building a Workforce
Brandos is passionate about partnering with schools of nursing to bring in new nurses to build her workforce long-term. She believes that building a strong, cohesive workforce of nurses is essential in providing exceptional patient care at Newport Hospital.
The Challenge of Workforce Shortages
Brandos has had to face a significant challenge in 2021 due to workforce shortages. Early retirements, high turnover, and nurses leaving to become travel nurses has led to a shortage of qualified nurses at Newport Hospital. However, Brandos remains optimistic as she continues her efforts to build a dedicated workforce for patient care.
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This episode aired on 10/02/2022 and can be listened here.
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