Reducing time to fill and improving retention with Favorite Select

Overview

A 300-bed acute care hospital partnered with Favorite Healthcare Staffing to address ongoing staffing challenges within a high-demand unit. By implementing our program, Favorite Select, the team reduced time to fill and created stronger long-term staffing outcomes.

Client background

The acute care facility is known for delivering high-quality care and award-winning programs, with a broad range of medical and surgical services. As a Managed Service Provider (MSP) client, the organization relies on Favorite Healthcare Staffing to help manage and optimize its staffing strategy.

Key results and outcomes

The implementation of Favorite Select delivered measurable improvements in both efficiency and hiring success:

96%

approval rate from hiring managers

33%

reduction in time to fill compared to overall facility averages

33%

of clinicians extended or converted to permanent roles, supporting long-term staffing stability

27

hours saved in interview time for hiring managers

27

candidates interviewed

18

candidates hired

Additionally, the unit achieved a 14.5-day time to fill, compared to the facility-wide average of 21.6 days, demonstrating the program’s impact on accelerating hiring timelines.

The challenge

Like many healthcare organizations, the Magnet-designated hospital faced persistent staffing gaps and a need to fill roles more efficiently. High demand within specific units created pressure on hiring managers who were balancing patient care responsibilities with time-intensive recruitment processes.

The organization needed a faster staffing solution that could reduce administrative burden while ensuring high-quality hires aligned with both clinical requirements and team culture.

The solution

Favorite Select is a program designed to streamline hiring while improving candidate quality and long-term fit. It is particularly effective for units with high volumes of openings or those needing to accelerate hiring timelines without compromising quality.

As part of the program, Favorite’s clinical team conducts a deep dive into the unit, including an on-site tour, to fully understand its workflows, culture, and staffing requirements.

Using the program, our clinical team worked directly with unit leaders to understand not only the technical requirements of each role, but also the culture and expectations of the unit. The team then conducted interviews on behalf of the hiring manager, evaluating candidates, and presenting curated recommendations. These recommendations include key findings and insights, enabling the unit manager to make informed hiring decisions.

This approach significantly reduced the time and administrative burden placed on unit managers, while ensuring candidates were thoroughly vetted before submission.

Key takeaways

Favorite Select helped the organization transform its hiring process by combining speed, quality, and strategic partnership. By reducing time to fill and minimizing administrative burden, the program delivered meaningful value to both hiring managers and the organization.

Conclusion

For healthcare organizations facing high demand and ongoing staffing challenges, Favorite Select offers a proven, data-driven approach to hiring. By prioritizing both efficiency and long-term fit, Favorite helps clients build stronger, more sustainable teams.