Corporate
Office : 22048 Sherman Way,
#303
Canoga Park, CA 91303
RECRUITMENT
CENTER- INTRODUCTION
While the shortage of nurses is a national problem, the dilemma in critical care nursing is acute. Many hospitals are starting to offer critical care nurses such incentives as relocation packages, sign-on bonuses and finders’ fees for bringing in other critical care nurses. In addition, hospitals are offering continuing education and internship programs that allow new graduates to learn critical care nursing skills.
AdvantagePlusNurses.com is taking a new approach
in acquiring ways to retain a higher quality of skilled caregivers. You will find that we are straight forward in
our operational style. We believe in providing as much support
as possible, treating you fairly and honestly.
In return, we expect you to do your job well
and treat our Clients, your fellow workers, and us fairly and
honestly. That means dressing professionally, having good hygiene,
being prompt and reliable, and always maintaining a polite and
friendly attitude. In addition it is very important that you
enjoy providing care and compassion to our Care Recipients.
It is this personal care and compassion of your's, the skilled caregiver,
that will make AdvantagePlusNurses.com a highly successful place
to work, enabling us to provide more care and more work for
more people. Your success helps build our success.
The key to good job placements and the best pay is linked directly to how well you provide all the required employment documentation (that most facilities will require) and keeping them current. These requirements are needed for your health and the health of others. As cumbersome as it is, we try to make it as convenient and as easy as possible for you by using state of the art online software for you to utilize. This software will allow you to search pending jobs, manage your schedule, take your annual tests, remind you of things that need to be renewed and when you are out of compliance. It then allows us to verify and oversee that you have everything you need so we can submit you to facilities that need your skills. We also will be able to send those documents to anyone for you once you are in our system. So once you are in our system the ability to have your documents when you need them in the future is easy; just one more advantage of registering with us.
Advantage Plus Nurses currently is focusing on care placements for CNA's, LVN's and RN's in acute care hospitals and medical facility's. The following are the type of jobs that we you may request when you apply.
The following is some very important information
that we feel will be helpful in getting to know HOW TO WORK
through AdvantagePlusNurses.com. If
you have any questions do not hesitate to ask us, we are here to assist you.
Advantage Plus Nurses seeks to uphold the highest standards with our skilled caregivers in order to give the best quality service to those that trust us with their lives. Even though it may seem to be a lengthy process with a lot of required documentation, we cannot stress enough how essential it will be for you to supply all the documentation we require of you, because we will not be able to place you until that documentation is received and all requirements are met. Don't limit your professional opportunities by neglecting any requirements - please get them in and keep them updated. Once you're registered with us, everything becomes a whole lot easier!
Now if the below process seems overwhelming to you or you are not computer savy, we will come to you and register you at your convenience. Just make sure that you have the following documents for us when we get there.
Here are our three easy steps:
Step 1: You apply online and go through the application process filling out as much information as you can.
Contact information
License information
Work History
References
Resume
Picture
Scanned copies of all credentials
(Front and Back)(or can be mailed to us)
RN/LVN License
SSN Card
Drivers License
BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS (ones that apply)
10 panel drug screen results
Immunizations/ Titers
Physical Exam (Stamped)
TB Test / Chest X-ray
TB Respirator Fit Test
Step2: We will review your application set up your profile and send you our welcome email that will include links to log-on to retrieve and sign our documentation and do any necessary testing to bring you into compliance if needed: (All this can be done automatically on-line. You will be allowed to study for the tests through the resources available on-line before testing).
Specialty Area Tests (Continuing Education Compliance's
Proficiency Skills Check list
Job Descriptions
Employee Contract
Field Staff Handbook
Worker Compensation Notice
Direct Deposit Forms
W-4
I-9
Permission to Release Records
Background Check Release Form
Drug Screen Release Form
Hepatitis B Series #3 or Hepatitis Declination Form
Influenza Vaccination or Influenza Declination Form
Step3: We send you the following items:
Employee ID Badge
Current Profile we have of your records
Notice of anything needed for compliance
We then submit your profile to places that you indicate that you are interested in working. You will then usually be asked to attend an orientation to work get signed off and start working.
So if you have all your docs ready lets get started by applying online now! But before you do download our PDF Blue Sky Helpful Instructions to make it even easier for you.
For you review here is the list of things that we need to have, how we need them and what needs to be kept current in our files so that we may be able to place you right away:
At least 1 year minimum experience in any field you wish to be placed within the last three years.
Application - A completed and signed APN application.
W-4 - A completed and signed W-4 for the current year.
I-9 - A completed and signed current I-9.
SSN Card - a copy front and back of your social security card that is verified.
Drivers License or State ID - Copy of front and back.
Resume/Profile - Current resume or history profile.
Two References - At least two Verifiable references.
License / Certifications - Copy of front and back (must be issued by the State that you are working in).
BLS - (Basic Life Support) Copy of front and back with signature. For first assignment, if certification expires before end date, traveler must schedule a renewal course and provide a receipt for the class. Accepted cards are Healthcare Provider-American Heart Association, Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross, Level C-Canada, or AHSI-American Heart and Safety Institute. Online certifications and renewals are not accepted.
ACLS - (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Copy of front and back with signature. For first assignment, if certification expires before end date, traveler must schedule a renewal course and provide a receipt for the class. Accepted cards are Healthcare Provider-American Heart Association, Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross, Level C-Canada, or AHSI-American Heart and Safety Institute. Online certifications and renewals are not accepted.
NRP - (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Copy of front and back with signature. For first assignment, if certification expires before end date, traveler must schedule a renewal course and provide a receipt for the class. Online certifications and renewals are not accepted.
PALS - (Pediatric Life Support) Copy of front and back with signature. For first assignment, if certification expires before end date, traveler must schedule a renewal course and provide a receipt for the class. Accepted cards are Healthcare Provider-American Heart Association, Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross, Level C-Canada, or AHSI-American Heart and Safety Institute. Online certifications and renewals are not accepted.
Background Check - (Background Release Form) A copy of a current (within one year) background check with clearance. Must reflect all known addresses for the past 7 years. Some facilities may require it more frequently.
OIG/EPLS Clearance Check- You must pass clearance with the Office of Inspector General and not be on the exclude list of the Excluded Parties List System.
Sexual Offender/Predator Clearance - You must clear the online check of the Sexual Offender/Predator database.
Drug Screen (10 Panel) Clearance - (Drug Test Release Form) A copy of a current (within one year) 10-panel substance (no Alcohol) test with clearance. Some facilities may require it more frequently.
Proficiency Skills Checklist - A current copy of your skilled checklist covering all specialties that you wish to be placed as. We are using a universal skill set list.
Specialty Area Test - A current test with acceptable passing test scores in the specialty areas that you are wishing to be placed.
Color Blind Test - A copy of the initial color blind test taken upon intake.
Annual Evaluation Review - Will be performed yearly near the anniversary of your application date.
Annual Orientation - Must be performed on first intake and done annually.
Annual JCAHO, HIPPA, OSHA In-Service - Must be performed on first intake and done annually.
Annual Physical - Written statement by a person lawfully authorized to perform the examination that the Employee is physically capable of performing the essential functions without restrictions. Must be performed within 1 year of start date and cannot expire during the first 13 weeks. Contact information and signature must be included for verification.
Medical Information Release - copy signed and dated.
PDD Annual TB Test for Neg. TST - Performed within 1 year of start date and cannot expire during the first 13 weeks. Must have a date placed and a date read with signature. Either a 2 step PDD or two consecutive PPDs.
Annual TB Questionnaire:
Chest X-Ray (Pos. TB Skin Test) - Performed within the first year of start date. Must be a radiology report with contact information and must include required wording. (i.e. No active disease, No active TB, No pulmonary disease). Handwritten notes may be included on the report with signature and phone number of person adding required information. Proof of a positive PPD must be provided if Chest x-ray is being used to satisfy TB requirement.
TB Mask Fit -
Immunizations/ Titers:
Mumps and Rubella - One MMR vaccine or positive lgG titer. We do not accept handwritten titers. Must be lab report of facility employee's history report. Immunity must be defined as Immune, Positive, or have a lab value with definition. We do accept "reactive" as results on a titer, unless it's clearly defined on the lab slip as definitive proof of immunity.
Rubeola - 2 MMR vaccines performed at least 30 days apart or positive lgG titer. If born before 1957 only one vaccine is required. We de not accept handwritten titers. Must be a lab report or facility employee's history report. Immunity must be defined as Immune, Positive, or have a lab value with definition. We do not accept "reactive" as results on the titer, unless it's clearly defined on the lab slip as definitive proof of immunity.
Varicella - 2 varivax vaccines or positive lgG titer. If only one dose is received, a titer should be performed to determine need for the second dose. We do not accept handwritten titers. Must be lab report of facility employee's history report. Immunity must be defined as Immune, Positive, or have a lab value with definition. We do not accept "reactive" as results on a titer, unless it's clearly defined on the lab slip as definitive proof of immunity.
Hepatitis B Series #3 or Hepatitis Declination Form - Signed declination or 3 vaccines (1st, 2nd 30-60 days, 3rd 6 months) or positive lgG titer. We do not accept handwritten titers. Must be lab report of facility employee's history report. Immunity must be defined as Immune, Positive, or have a lab value with definition. We do not accept "reactive" as results on a titer, unless it's clearly defined on the lab slip as definitive proof of immunity.
Influenza Vaccination or Influenza Declination Form - Signed declination or 1 vaccine or positive lgG titer. We do not accept handwritten titers. Must be lab report of facility employee's history report. Immunity must be defined as Immune, Positive, or have a lab value with definition. We do not accept "reactive" as results on a titer, unless it's clearly defined on the lab slip as definitive proof of immunity.
MAB (Management Assault Behavior) - Must be read and test completed. We will grade upon receipt and forward to facility as part of the profile. An MAB course along with certification is also acceptable.
Picture - A current head shot picture of yourself, preferred with a white background, to be placed in our staffing software and to create your ID badge. We can accept an electronic image of you, or you can send a clear picture of yourself or you can come in and we will take a picture of you.
Record of required continuing education
Not Required but highly recommended
*Fire Card - A current copy front and back of the card.
*Fetal Monitoring Certificate - (recommended for those seeking to work in the woman's health and pre-natal care units) A copy of certificate of completion; AWHONN is preferred.
*DMV Printout with Valid Car Insurance - If
you will be driving as part of your work assignment we need
a copy of your driver’s license, proof of valid car insurance,
and a DMV print out of your driving record (no more than 2 years
old
