Looking for some collegial wisdom on a staffing model question!
For those of you managing nursing across a multi-site medical group or health system - how do you handle RN FTE allocation at regional or satellite sites when a provider is not anchored there?
Specifically, I'm curious about:
- Does the regional site have its own dedicated RN support, regardless of whether a provider is physically present that day?
- Does the "hub" or main clinic carry the RN support and extend coverage outward as needed?
- Is RN support tied to specific providers, or is it allocated more broadly across all providers using that site?
- Do your RNs travel with or follow providers to regional locations, or do they stay site-based?
Appreciate any thoughts or models you're willing to share!
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Molly Moran, DNP, RN, CCRN, LSSGB
Associate Vice President, Ambulatory Nursing
Rush University Medical Center
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