APPLICATION: An extensive application is completed by each nurse. Including appropriate license verification, past educational and work history, drug free work place information, criminal background check and previous employment references.

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TESTING: Nurses are tested according to their area of experience. In the case of a nurse that is specialized to work in a highly specialty area he/she will not be tested. Emerald City Medical Staffing will instead ask that he/she provide a resume to explain and show his/hers work history and experience.

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MANDATORY INSERVICES: A yearly review of OSHA, Bloodborne pathogen and JCAHO standards is required for each employee.

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HEALTH/ TB TEST: A current copy of a physical is kept on file to verify that the applicant has had a satisfactory medical exam. A PPD skin test with results should be current within the last 12 months. Hepatitis B and MMR records will be included in each medical professionals personnel file for reference.

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LICENSE VERIFACTION: The employee’s license/certifications is verified, copied and kept in his/hers personnel file in the office.

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SKILLS CHECK LIST: Each applicant must complete a comprehensive skills inventory that is kept in the personnel file in the office and is updated annually. If the nurse works in a specialized area this may not be necessary or a skill list for their area will be provided.

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REFERENCES: At least two references verifying work experience in clinical areas are required for employment. No Emerald City Medical Staffing nurse will be placed without references. Telephone references, when available, are allowed and acceptable.

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CERTIFICATION: A current healthcare provider BLS card is required and a copy will be kept on file in the office.Other certifications such as ACLS, PALS and CCRN, etc. will also be kept in the personnel file of each employee when available or necessary for the placement of the medical professional for their area of expertise.

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EVALUATION: Evaluations of Emerald City Medical Staffing nurses are done on an annual basis. All evaluations are completed by the office personnel in consultation with the supervisory staff of the client/facility.

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EMPLOYEES FILES: A complete and current file is kept on all employees; including application, license and BLS certification, test results, references, 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.

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INTERVIEWING: All prospective employees are interviewed by the office personnel. During the interview, emphasis is placed upon work history, clinical expertise and review of the references. At this time, information and performance requirements are given to the applicant regarding Emerald City Medical Staffings policies and procedures.

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PLACEMENT AND ORIENTATION: Assignment of all medical professionals are made by our office personnel according to the skill and expertise of the professional and the needs of the client. Emphasis is placed on continuity of service whenever possible. Orientation policies and procedures of all clients and facilities are adhered to by Emerald City Medical Staffing.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION: All Emerald City Medical Staffing nurses are encouraged to participate in on-going educational courses. Emerald City Medical Staffing works with each client/facility to provide on-going orientation as needed.

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