First onboarding station in Saarland: inspire nurses!

First onboarding station in Saarland: inspire nurses!

The first onboarding station in Saarland was recently opened at the Marienhaus Klinikum St. Elisabeth in Saarlouis. After a month of operation, the facility draws a consistently positive conclusion. The concept for training new nursing staff has proven itself and not only ensures a seamless integration of new colleagues, but also a noticeable improvement in team dynamics. Andreas Pop, the deputy head of the onboarding station, emphasizes the practical added value and the positive feedback from the new employees. Four new nursing staff have already successfully completed the first round.

The training lasted a month and included intensive familiarization with everyday hospital life, work processes and the necessary equipment and digital systems. A very crucial point is the conversation structure recommended by nursing educator Stefanie Nieter, which conveys security and promotes an open feedback culture. The participants rated microtraining and a mentor system as particularly valuable, which not only supports the new employees but also offers them permanent contacts.

The importance of onboarding

The importance of an effective onboarding process cannot be overstated. As forbes.com illustrates, structured onboarding not only improves regulatory compliance, but also engagement and productivity. Many companies today rely on organized and collaborative onboarding that not only begins before the first day of work, but extends over weeks or even months.

A successful onboarding process strengthens new employees' sense of belonging and creates a connection to the company culture. This often leads to higher job satisfaction. One notable aspect: Poor onboarding experiences are one of the main reasons why up to 25% of new employees quit quickly.

Results and outlook

The onboarding station at Marienhaus Klinikum makes it clear that a well-thought-out induction system not only helps new employees to settle in quickly, but also ensures the quality of patient care in the long term. The project will be continued and continuously developed in order to continue to optimally support employees and promote their integration into the team.

In summary, we can say: The onboarding station creates real added value - not only for the new employees, but also for the existing teams, who benefit from a breath of fresh air and new ideas. The initiative shows that it is worth investing in the training of nursing staff in order to be successful in the long term.