The U.S. economy added 222,000 jobs in the month of June, with the healthcare industry accounting for 16% of the growth. This was the largest job growth seen in the past four months. Of the 36,500 healthcare jobs added last month, nearly three-quarters (26,000) were within the ambulatory care setting. Jobs in the acute care setting grew by  11,700 in June. As an industry, healthcare has contributed 24,000 jobs on average per month in 2017.

St. Luke’s University Health Network, a 972-bed nonprofit health system in Pennsylvania, faced two increasingly persistent challenges. One was economic, as the health system faced continuing pressure on margins because of rising costs and diminishing payments and reimbursements. The other was meeting its staffing goals in an increasingly tight healthcare labor market.

Together, both challenges provided the impetus to look at whether St. Luke’s was deploying staff in the most optimal way for the health of the organization and its patients.

When our forefathers gathered 241 years ago and signed the Declaration of Independence, they did so with the shared mindset of protecting life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

As we gather together to celebrate the birth of our great nation, it is especially important to take a moment to honor those who have dedicated their lives to preserving our freedom, calling to mind the core values our country was built upon.  

Located in “The Heart of Dixie,” the Brookwood Baptist Health system in greater Birmingham offers the largest network of healthcare facilities in Central Alabama. Comprised of five hospitals and dozens of specialty centers, Brookwood Baptist Health is part of the HCA family, of which HealthTrust Workforce Solutions is an affiliate.

Three of its facilities in particular – Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, and Shelby Baptist Medical Center – offer a wide array of opportunities for healthcare professionals, especially those interested in Brain and Neurological Services, Cancer Services, Maternity and Women’s Health Services, ER Services, Orthopedic Surgeries, and more.

StaRN Clinical Instructor Kim Parreno, RN is our next corporate HealthTrust Hero! A registered nurse for seven years, Kim joined the StaRN program three years ago to inspire and educate new nurses in South Florida. 

StaRN, short for Specialty Training Apprenticeship for Registered Nurses, is a program designed to bridge the skills gap between new graduates and experienced nurses to increase the pool of qualified registered nurses. StaRN Clinical Instructors are experienced registered nurses who act as mentors, educators, and preceptors to the newly-licensed nurses who join the program as Cohorts. 

Marilyn Reed, RN is our HealthTrust Hero Clinician! A military veteran as well as a nurse, Marilyn proves that compassion does not go unnoticed.

Marilyn earned her nomination when caring for a homeless patient at JFK Medical Center - North Campus in Florida. The patient had been at the facility for several weeks and was preparing for discharge. Noticing that his clothes had seen better days, Marilyn went out on her lunch break to purchase clothes, shoes, a box of chocolates, and an encouragement card for the man using her own money.

While Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods made national headlines, the online retailer is also making moves in another lucrative industry: medical supplies.

Trust and mutual respect are key for any working relationship, especially the relationship between a job seeker and a recruiter. For registered nurse Hillary Perez, these qualities were paramount in her search for a new traveler agency. 

Hillary's relationship with HealthTrust began earlier this year, and she has already chosen to extend her current travel contract. Her decision to remain with HealthTrust was due to one very particular reason: the bond she built with her recruiter, Philip Long.

We would like wish a happy Father’s Day to all fathers, grandfathers, foster dads, stepfathers, and paternal figures who make a difference in the lives of others!

To stress the importance of being proactive about healthcare, our affiliates at HCA Today shared the Top Six Screenings for Men to Know this Father's Day. 

Our StaRN program is looking for Nurse Educators in Gainesville, Florida!

StaRN, short for Specialty Training Apprenticeship for Registered Nurses, is a training program designed to increase the pool of qualified registered nurses through bridging the skills gap between new graduates and experienced nurses.