Those looking for work in the healthcare field may find success in Florida in the coming months due to the construction of new facilities.
The Tallahassee Democrat reports that the new Emergency Center Northeast in Metropolitan Corporate Center, part of an expansion effort by Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. The 45,000 square foot medical center is expected to staff 160 new employees, including clerical, respiratory therapy, security and nursing staff.
The Capital Regional Medical Center is also planning on expanding its facility by adding a 7th and 8th floor by 2013. In an interview with the newspaper, Portia Huston said that the firm was hoping to bring on a number of new workers.
"We are gearing up now," said Huston in an email to the source. "Currently, we are recruiting registered nurses and certified nursing assistants to begin training in preparation."
It's not just the private sector that is planning on increasing hiring activities. In a recent announcement, Veterans Affairs Department Secretary Eric Shinseki announced that the Veterans Administration would be adding 1,900 mental health workers to care for returning military members.