ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Mission Hospital says it has exceeded its goal of hiring 90 medical-surgical nurses in 90 days, reaching the milestone ahead of schedule as part of broader efforts to bolster staffing and patient care in Western North Carolina.
Hospital officials announced Friday that the hiring push is part of an ongoing strategy to address workforce challenges across the health care system.
“Reaching this goal ahead of schedule reflects the dedication of our recruitment teams and the strong interest from nurses who want to make a difference in our community,” Jorie Matijevich, regional vice president of human resources for Mission Health, said in a statement. “While workforce challenges continue across health care, we are focused on building and supporting a strong team to meet the needs of our patients.”…