Tampa market shows strong growth for HCA

According to Tampa Bay Business Journal, our Division is currently doing very well. We’re glad to hear it & hope you’ll check us out as your next possible employer! Read the article below or online.

“Net income at HCA Inc. doubled during the second quarter, driven by gains in patient volume and expense controls.

The Nashville, Tenn.-based health care company said net income for the three months ended June 30 was $282 million, compared to $141 million in the second quarter of 2008.

Revenue for the second quarter of 2009 was $7.5 billion, compared to $7 billion in the year-ago period, the privately held company said in a release.

The Tampa market was among seven markets singled out by Richard Bracken, president and chief executive, as showing particularly strong earnings performance in the just-ended quarter. In a conference call, Bracken also cited Houston, Dallas, Kansas City, San Jose, Calif., and Austin and San Antonio, Texas. He did not break out earnings for each market.

Overall, volume growth in the second quarter was better experienced in recent periods, Bracken said. Same facility admissions increased 1.9 percent and same facility equivalent admissions increased 4.4 percent in the second quarter of 2009, compared to the prior year’s second quarter.

Expenses such as salaries and supplies declined 2.9 percent as a percent of total revenue quarter over quarter.

Bracken said he remained concerned about the effect of the economy on employment levels and the impact of that on HCA’s uninsured or underinsured patient volumes.

Same facility uninsured admissions increased 10.4 percent in the second quarter of 2009 compared to the prior year, and same facility charity care and uninsured discounts total $1.16 billion in the second quarter of 2009, compared to $846 million in the second quarter of 2008.

Separately, HCA said in a release that it planned to sell $750 million in senior secured first lien notes with the proceeds from the offering used to repay term loans under the company’s cash flow credit facility.

HCA operated 163 hospitals and 105 freestanding surgery centers as of June 30. The company is one of the largest hospital owners in the Tampa Bay area. Its West Florida division, based in Palm Harbor, includes 15 hospitals, 17 ambulatory surgery centers, numerous diagnostic imaging facilities and occupational health sites, and a regional lab.”

Cheers,

Are Your “Customers” Satisfied?

This week’s post is from Rhonda Sapia.  Rhonda graduated from Pasco-Hernando Community College in New Port Richey, Florida with her Associates in Nursing in 1997.  Throughout her career, she has worked in a variety of areas of nursing including Med/Surg/Ortho, Urgent Care Clinics, Endoscopy and Occupational Health/Worker’s Compensation.  Rhonda started her nursing career right out [...]

CNO Development Program

The CNO Development Program is a great opportunity for nurses to expand their career as a Chief Nursing Officer. The CNO Development Program will select and offer training and work experience in both the corporate and hospital setting for “Associate Chief Nursing Officers” who are the brightest aspiring Charge Nurses, Nurse Managers, Nurse Supervisors, and/or Nurse Directors.

The Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) will be assigned to a CNO mentor who will help guide their development into a superior healthcare leader. The ACNO development is also supported by targeted work assignments and seminars offered at the corporate office. The goal of the CNO Development Program is to equip nurses with executive leadership skills the role of CNO within an HCA facility.

Areas of focus and Program outline includes:
Orientation/Mentor/Leadership Seminar
Quality, Safety, Legal Seminars
American Organization of Nurse Executive Meeting & Exposition
Planning/CAMS Seminar
Critical Thinking/Budget Seminar
Executive Development Leadership Seminar
HR, Legal and Regulatory Seminar
Transitional Role seminar

Program Requirements:
Currently hold an active registered nurse license in the United States or Territories
Bachelors of Science in Nursing or higher, with an understanding that enrollment (not completion) into a Masters of a Health Science or Business program will be required before program completion.

Minimum of 5 years leadership and management experience in nursing and hospital operations. Most recent 3 of the last 5 years of leadership must have been in a direct leadership role in a hospital setting or direct patient care environment
Geographic Flexibility-must be willing to relocate to fulfill commitment of a CNO role

Program Duration:
· 12-18 month commitment to program; - Depending on background, experience, and mentor assessment.

Application Process:
· Applications are being accepted June 15, 2006 through July 21, 2006. In lieu of reference letters, leadership assessment forms will be emailed to all qualified applicant references/supervisors. One leadership assessment reference must be a Chief Nursing Officer. Formal interviews for the CNO Development Program will be held in September 2006.
· To apply click here.

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New Minimum Wage at HCA

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Happy 4th of July!

The HCA West Florida team is taking time out of our busy schedules to enjoy the holiday weekend.  We hope you are also spending time with your friends and family.  Have fun watching fireworks and we’ll be back next week!