Clients

Hospital Staffing in Illinois -
Healthcare Personnel provides hospital staffing services to hospitals throughout greater metropolitan Chicago and suburbs.

“I have worked with many agencies through the years; the new enthusiastic leadership that is at HPI consistently inspires their staff to be dynamic, competent and consistent in the workplace.” Corrine K. Northwest Side Hospital

Healthcare Personnel has been providing healthcare staffing solutions in the greater metropolitan Chicago and suburbs since 1989. We are a female owned & operated nursing agency that focuses our attention on meeting your specific staffing needs.

Depend on Healthcare Personnel when you need staffing in any healthcare specialty. Call anytime, 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. We’ll schedule the appropriate staff that meets your specific requirements.

Our specialty is providing nurses for per-diem and contract nursing assignments within Chicago area healthcare facilities.

Benefits

Integrated technology platform
Robust database
40+ years of collective staffing and recruiting experience
Thorough interview processes (more details below)

Services

Contract Nursing Assignments
Short Term Nursing Assignments
Long Term Nursing Assignments
Per Diem Nursing Assignments
Temporary to Direct Placement
Permanent Placement

Personnel

Registered Nurses (All Specialties & backgrounds)
Allied Health Specialists
Certified Nurses Aids
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Respiratory Therapists
Licensed Practical Nurses

There are many advantages when working with Healthcare Personnel to provide staffing services at your facility.

History

We have been serving the health care community with qualified and reliable healthcare professionals since 1989. We have maintained an excellent reputation throughout the years.

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

The details of the screening process are outlined below.

Personalized Services

We are happy to customize our relationship to meet your specific needs.

Replacements Available

We are always just a phone call away.

Credentialing

We have developed a thorough screening and credentialing process for each employee and follow strict guidelines. Below is an outline of our screening procedures. If you have any questions about the screening process of 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.

Drug & Criminal Background Investigation

Every employee goes through a drug screening test upon employment. Healthcare Personnel also conducts random drug screening of their nurses annually. The applicants also sign a Criminal Background Investigation Policy and are checked by state guidelines and/or client contract.

Interviewing

All prospective employees are engaged in a detailed interview process which is conducted by our President as well as our Director of Operations and 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 we serve.

References

At least two references verifying work experience in the clinical area are required. 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 a TB test 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 a 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

Evaluation of Healthcare Personnel employees is an ongoing process. Every time a Healthcare Personnel nurse visits a facility for the first time, that facility completes a performance evaluation and shares the results with us. We are continually evaluating our personnel so that we remain confident 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, CNA’s and Therapists are tested in their classification and specialty. Please contact us to inform us in more detail about your specific staffing needs. We look forward to hearing from you!