The future is here, and it is now. The reshaping of healthcare has begun with technology in ways that favor both facilities and clinicians. Your facility now has access to a vast pool of qualified, pre-vetted, and verified per diem staff, all at your fingertips.
The Nursa platform has streamlined the emergency staffing process for facility managers. Save time and contain costs on the most important aspect of maintaining high-quality patient care: your medical staff.
Nursa: An innovative PRN staffing platform in Bridgeport, CT
Medical healthcare facilities in Bridgeport and surrounding communities across Connecticut are currently facing a serious problem. Connecticut hospitals have reported operating in negative margins, and labor expenses have risen by 4% statewide, putting unwanted financial strain on medical facilities’ budgets.
Administrators also contend with high burnout rates among clinicians, which leaves them scrambling to fill shifts. With vacancy rates that can exceed 10%, relying on traditional methods for contingent staffing can lead to unknown medical staff entering your workplace and a financial drain on your budget that is unwarranted. Administrators require qualified staff to fill staffing gaps. Having a verified and pre-vetted medical professional available in as little as 15 minutes is invaluable to any medical facility in need of assistance.
At Nursa, we built a digital platform that provides administrators with access to a pool of valued, qualified, verified, and pre-vetted per diem staff. Our platform enables administrators and clinicians to engage in direct and transparent communication. Providing instructions to incoming PRNs for seamless entry into your workspace is an option that was not previously available.
“There's a better, more flexible way to staff—the Nursa app” is not just a slogan; it is an indication of where the future is going. It's a functional reality for facilities to regain control over their workforce and budget.
Filling the gaps? Find the type of clinician you require
Can I find the medical professional I am looking for?
Maintaining a high standard of care is always essential; facilities require access to a full spectrum of qualified and vetted professionals. Facilities run smoothly when they have access to:
- Registered nurses (RNs): Essential for care planning and high-acuity situations
- Licensed practical nurses (LPNs): Crucial for administering medications, patient monitoring, and supporting the RN team
- Certified nursing assistants (CNAs): Provide daily patient care, assisting with ADLs, and patient comfort
- Certified medication aides (CMAs): Focused specialists ensuring accurate medication administration
Each nurse has a specific role to play as a medical professional. Nursa provides you with the ability to pick and choose which player you utilize in your patient care model. Whether you need an RN for a specialized intensive care unit (ICU) shift or a CNA to cover weekend floor shifts, Nursa provides staffing flexibility that allows you to match the proper skill set to your specific needs instantly.
Staffing options: What works and what doesn’t
What are the pros and cons of different staffing models?
The situation is simple: for years, medical facilities have had no choice but to juggle a combination of staffing models, each with its own set of pros and cons. While some traditional agencies are able to offer pre-vetted staff, they often come with exorbitant markups and slow turnaround times. Having access to an internal talent pool is an excellent resource for integration, but it rarely has the depth to cover any major shortage. Administrators need access to a large pool of medical professionals.
At Nursa, we have flipped the script by offering management an on-demand digital platform that prioritizes facility control and speed without the friction of traditional agencies.
Nursa aims to provide both administrators and clinicians the opportunity to realize their professional goals through a platform designed to facilitate direct communication easily and efficiently.
Facilities in Bridgeport, CT, are switching to Nursa
Today, local facilities are actively moving to Nursa. Our digital platform provides the technology and tangible business results. Connecticut hospitals are constantly fighting to reverse their negative margins. Nursa provides facilities with the means to lower staffing costs by eliminating costly agency buy-out fees and unnecessary long-term contracts.
We provide administrators with access to a local clinician pool of pre-vetted, qualified, and verified local per diem staff, offering direct, transparent, and restriction-free communication.
Administrators also gain price transparency, and facility management gets to set the shift rates. With the hourly rates set, administrators will now have the opportunity to stay within their budget and benefit from faster fill times. Nursa is a technological shift from being reactive to being proactive.
Nursa: Success stories and results
Facilities face constant hardships when it comes to finding per diem staffing options. Finding qualified contingent staffing can be a difficult problem to rectify; traditional methods of finding emergency staffing are time-consuming and costly.
What did Katrina Butterfield, Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at the PAM Health and Rehabilitation Hospital of Westminster, have to say about her experience with per diem staffing provided by Nursa?
“In my experience, Nursa and its clinicians tend to have more knowledge, more professionalism, and more skills in their roles.
Compared with other platforms I've worked with, I've never had an issue with Nursa clinicians calling off or not showing up. I can't think of a time when a clinician didn't show up for a shift. If a clinician does cancel, it's usually 2-3 days prior which gives us enough time to repost the shift."
Nursa provides the flexibility facilities desperately need. By utilizing Nursa’s PRN model, PAM Health and Rehabilitation was not only able to cover last-minute call-outs, but also did so with reliable, qualified, and pre-vetted medical professionals who show up ready to work. Results are immediate: a decrease in unfulfilled shifts and a significant reduction in stress for all internal team members. As Katrina put it,
"Using Nursa to fill empty shifts gives my full-time staff more relief and stability. Knowing ahead of time that we're not going to be short staffed, helps the whole team feel relief."
How does Nursa work for facilities?
The Nursa platform is built on a foundation of trust, transparency, and safety. Each clinician on the platform is required to undergo a rigorous credential verification and background check before they can pick up any shift. Facilities can view and access specific clinician reliability ratings to ensure they are bringing on dependable staffing, and use the “Favorites” list to build a detailed list of preferred clinicians who are known for their specific skill sets.
The Nursa platform’s Auto-Schedule feature reduces time-consuming administrative burden by automatically managing shift requests based on your set criteria. Nursa puts you in the driver’s seat and in contact with real people, real professionals, and real-life solutions. Nursa Support is ready to assist with questions and troubleshooting.
Get started: It’s simple
Start transforming your staffing strategy; it does not require a complex completion process. Getting started with Nursa is a quick and seamless process. To sign up, start by creating your facility profile.
At Nursa, there are no long-term contracts, no software implementation fees, and no complicated setup requirements. Setting up your Nursa profile is a breeze. Then post the shifts you need, at the price point you want to pay, and then confirm that the shifts were completed by the PRNs.
It is that simple. The Nursa digital platform is the easiest way to quickly expand your workforce with qualified, verified, and pre-vetted medical staff.
See how it works–schedule a demo.
The future of nurse staffing is an app
The future of nurse staffing is an app. Relying on traditional agencies exposes facilities to slow response times, inflated costs, and rigid, unwanted contracts. Nursa provides a cost-effective and modern approach by directly connecting facilities with qualified clinicians in real-time.
Nursa eliminates hidden fees, automates credentialing, and offers a scalable solution to fill your vacant shifts in minutes. PRNs gain the flexibility to choose their own schedules and earn a higher per-diem rate. Outdated traditional methods are inefficient; it is time to embrace the future of workforce management. Sign up now and start utilizing the benefits of the Nursa app.
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