| When you need staffing in any health care specialty, you
can depend on Healthcare Personnel. Call anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. We'll schedule the appropriate staff that meet your specific requirements.
Our specialty is providing Nurses for Contract Nursing Assignments within
Chicago area healthcare facilities.
Services
- Contract Nursing Assignments
- Short Term Nursing Assignments
- Long Term Nursing Assignments
- Per Diem
- Temporary to Direct Placement
- Permanent Placement
Personnel
- Registered Nurses (All Specialties & backgrounds)
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- Certified Nurses Aids
There are many advantages when working with Healthcare Personnel in providing
staffing services at your facility.
- Easy and Convenient
We pay employees, including taxes, workers compensation, professional
liability insurance - you pay one invoice
- Competitive Rates
We strive to offer the most competitive rates available
- Meet all Illinois, Department of Labor,
Nurse Agency, Rules and Regulations
Detailed screening process outlined below
- Personalized Services
We are happy to customize our relationship to meet your specific needs
- Replacements Available
Just a phone call away
We are very meticulous about screening our employees and follow very
strict guidelines. Below is an outline of our screening procedures. If
you have any questions about how we screen our candidates please contact
one of our offices directly.
License Verification
The employee's license/certification is verified, copied and kept on
file in the local office.
Certification
A current C.P.R. card and a picture I.D. are copied and kept on file
in the local office, as well as ACLS, PALS, and other certifications as
required.
Skills Inventory
Applicants complete a comprehensive skills inventory that is kept on
file and updated yearly.
Testing
Applicants are given screening tests in most general staffing areas.
Certain specialty area testing may be replaced with client interview or
other criteria as directed.
Criminal Background Investigation
Applicants sign a Criminal Background Investigation Policy and are checked
by state guidelines and/or client contract.
Interviewing
All prospective employees brought through a detailed interview process
which is conducted by our Branch Vice Presidents as well as our branch
staffing coordinators. During the interview, emphasis is placed upon work
history, clinical expertise and review of the exam. At this time, information
and performance requirements are given to the applicant regarding Healthcare
Personnel's policies and procedures, as well as the policies and procedures
of the institutions which we serve.
References
At least two references verifying work experience in clinical area are
required. No Healthcare Personnel employee will be placed without references.
Telephone references, whenever available, are documented.
Health/TB Test
A physician's statement is required verifying that the applicant has
had a satisfactory medical examination including TB within the past year/or
chest x-ray. Other specific health requirements are handled on an individual
basis, as directed by client or state health guidelines. Each applicant
must have Hep B vaccine or have signed declination.
Placement and Orientation
Assignment of employees is made by our branch director/manager in conjunction
with the staffing coordinators, according to the skill and expertise of
the individual and the needs of the institution. Emphasis is placed on
continuity of service whenever possible. Orientation policies and procedures
of the utilizing institutions are adhered to by Healthcare Personnel Nurses.
Healthcare Personnel provides our nurses with facility specific orientations.
Evaluation
Evaluations of Healthcare Personnel employees is an ongoing process.
Every time a Healthcare Personnel nurse visits a facility for the first
time, that facility is sent out a performance evaluation to complete &
return. We are continually evaluating our personnel so that we are assured
that we are providing the highest quality nursing professionals to our
clients.
Employee Files
A complete and current file is kept on all employees; including application,
license and C.P.R. certification, test results, references, physician's
statement, medical history and any continuing education courses completed.
An employee's file also contains appropriate documentation relative to
the applicant's identity and work authorization as required by INS rules.
Exam and Skills Testing
The following classifications are skills tested and must pass an exam:
RN's in Med/Surg (including Geriatrics & Telemetry), Mental Health,
Pediatrics, Mother/Baby/L&D/Neonate, Telemetry/Cardiac Strips, Critical
Care, and Emergency Room. All LPN's, and CNA's are also tested.
Please contact us to talk in more detail about
your specific staffing needs. We look forward to hearing from you.
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