Screening
Procedures
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All JASNEEK Nurses staff must meet the following
requirements:
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
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Testing: Applicants
are given screening tests in most general staffing areas. A passing grade of 80 percent or better must be obtained.
Certain specialty areas and paraprofessional testing may
be replaced with client interview or other criteria as directed.
Drug-Free
Work Place: All
applicants sign a drug free work place policy and are randomly
drug tested by state guidelines or client contract.
Criminal
Background Investigation: All
applicants sign a Criminal Background Investigation Policy and
are checked by state guidelines and/or client contract.
Mandatory In-services:
A yearly review of Fire & Safety,
Infection Control, Hazardous Wastes, and OSHA standards is required
of all JASNEEK Nurses/JASNEEK Temps employees.
Interviewing:
All prospective employees are interviewed
by the branch director/manager. 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 JASNEEK’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
JASNEEK Nurses/JASNEEK Temps 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
JASNEEK 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 JASNEEK Nurses/JASNEEK Temps. JASNEEK Nurses/JASNEEK Temps provides
the client with facility specific orientation.
Evaluation: Evaluations
of JASNEEK’s employees are done at 10 shifts and annually. All evaluations are completed by the
branch director/manager in consultation with the supervisory staff
of the client/facility. This evaluation includes JCAHO age
related criteria.
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.
Continuing Education:
All JASNEEK Nurses/JASNEEK Temps
employees are encouraged to participate in on-going educational
courses. Tuition
assistance is provided.
JASNEEK Nurses/JASNEEK Temps works with clients to provide
on-going orientation.
Personal
Interview: Personal
interview conducted by local Branch Manager
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 and Critical Care.
All LPN’s, CNA's and HHA’s are also tested.
Summary: JASNEEK
Nurses/JASNEEK Temps complies with all recommendations of the ANA, OSHA,
state and federal guidelines, HIPPA and JCAHO;
and, in many instances, exceeds those recommendations.
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