Survey: Dip in satisfaction with little change in compensation
In an era where the changing landscape of healthcare is placing enormous strain on OR leaders, compensation has increased only slightly, according to the 2023 OR Manager Salary/Career Survey. More than one-third (36%) of respondents earn $150,000 or more, up from 27% last year, but only slightly higher than 2021’s…
Survey: Compensation rises slightly for ASC leaders amid on-going pressures
Compensation is trending slightly higher for ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leaders, according to the 2023 OR Manager Salary/Career Survey, with 68% of respondents reporting a total annual compensation of $120,000 or more, up from 50% in 2022 and 40% in 2021. However, higher wages are unlikely to sufficiently offset the…
Survey: Surgical volumes surge in midst of staffing woes
Takeaways It takes an average of 112 days to fill an open RN position and 130 days to fill an open ST position, according to survey results. Turnover rates have decreased slightly but remain high. Most OR leaders are finding it more difficult to recruit RNs and STs, compared to…
Best hospitals to work as a nurse
Editor's Note NurseJournal.org recently listed the best hospitals to work as a nurse. The hospitals were chosen, based on rankings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program, and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. Each hospital on the list…
RN pay in California highest for all 50 states, adjusted by cost of living
Editor's Note The state with the highest average hourly wage for RNs, adjusted by cost of living, is California at $42.65, the March 27 Becker’s Hospital Review reports. Texas comes in second at $41.85, followed by Minnesota at $41.74, Georgia at $41.28, and Illinois at $41.17, for the top five.…
The Joint Commission, Manchester Specialty Programs collaborate on insurance pricing benefits
Editor's Note The Joint Commission announced on February 9 that it has joined with Manchester Specialty Programs, Inc, to provide insurance pricing benefits to medical staffing firms that have Health Care Staffing Services Certification from The Joint Commission. Available coverage includes workers’ compensation, professional and general liability, as well as…
Five healthcare organizations raising nurses’ pay
Editor's Note Becker’s Hospital Review on October 25 reported that the following five hospitals and healthcare systems have announced plans to raise nurses’ pay. The five are: Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune City, New Jersey—union contract pay increase between 8% and 11% UMass Memorial Health, Worcester, Massachusetts—union contract pay…
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