The U.S. workforce added 223,000 new jobs in May, nearly 17% higher than the 12 month average of 191,000. Healthcare was one of the largest contributors to this growth with an increase that was in line with the industry's monthly average. During this same time, the national unemployment rate fell from 3.9% to 3.8% while the healthcare unemployment rate remained unchanged.
Topics: Healthcare, Healthcare Recruitment, Jobs Report
Our parent company, HCA Healthcare, recently shared a plan to invest $300 million in nursing benefits over the next three years. In addition, HCA is putting $10.5 billion dollars toward facility expansion and upgrades.
Topics: Healthcare, HealthTrust, Nursing, HCA
We are proud to present Raluca Khrino with the DAISY Award! Raluca exhibited extraordinary care and expertise in helping a patient at Plantation General Hospital.
Topics: Nurse Appreciation, Healthcare, Nurse Recognition, DAISY Award
April 2018 saw job gains in healthcare, manufacturing, mining, and professional and business services. Healthcare job growth continued to increase steadily, adding 24,400 jobs in April and more than 305,000 jobs in the last 12 months. The national unemployment rate changed for the first time in six months, falling from 4.1% to 3.9%. Healthcare unemployment saw a similar decrease from 2.6% in March to 2.3% in April.
Topics: Healthcare, Healthcare Recruitment, Jobs Report
Coliseum Health System is comprised of Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside Hospital, two medical/surgical campuses with 413 beds designed to meet the comprehensive medical needs of central Georgia. Both of these HCA facilities include a 24-hour emergency room with areas shortest wait times, inpatient and outpatient surgery options, rehabilitation programs, and diagnostic services.
Topics: Healthcare, Healthcare Recruitment, Facility Spotlight
Each month, our Recruitment team recognizes a team member who exemplifies outstanding service while maintaining a positive attitude. Congratulations to Recruitment's Employees of the Month for January, February, and March 2018!
Topics: Healthcare, HealthTrust, Healthcare Recruitment, Employee Recognition
While national job growth slowed from 326,000 in February to just over 100,000 in March, healthcare continued to climb by adding 22,400 jobs last month, an 18% increase over February. Both the national unemployment rate and the healthcare unemployment rate remained steady month-over-month.
Topics: Healthcare, Healthcare Recruitment, Jobs Report
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare is a leading healthcare services provider for the west Texas city of El Paso and its surrounding communities. The healthcare system's two main facilities – Las Palmas Medical Center and Del Sol Medical Center – are complemented by clinics, rehab centers, emergency centers, and more, all of which are part of HCA.
Topics: Healthcare, Healthcare Recruitment, Facility Spotlight
February 2018 saw the addition of 313,000 new jobs, an increase of 56% over this time last year. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1% for the fifth consecutive month.
Topics: Healthcare, Healthcare Recruitment, Jobs Report
Our Travel team recently recognized their top performers for 2017!
Topics: Healthcare, HealthTrust, Healthcare Recruitment
