To ensure the delivery of safe and effective nursing care, we follow a detailed compliance program. You'll find the highlights below.

Policy

Nurses employed by Matrix Consulting are required to meet certain minimum requirements for both hire and retention, prior to hospital or facility placement.

Procedure

The documentation outlined below must be presented and evaluated prior to hire:

• Valid State licensure, LPN or RN.
• Valid Driver's Licence or State-issued Identification Card
• Valid CPR card
• Valid Social Security Card or Birth Certificate
• Completed I-9 (2 forms of ID and citizenship or proof of US employment eligibility required)
• Pre-employment physical exam and subsequent annual statement of good health
• Negative PPD or, if positive or BCG, a negative chest X-ray as baseline and completion of annual questionnaire
• Current immunizations and/or titre levels
• Completed Matrix Consulting skills checklists forms
• Personal interview and skill level assessment
• At least two professional references
• Competency exams for all clinical specialties. ACLS, if you work in specialty areas, such as (but not limited to)
  CCU, ICU, ER, TELE, OR, PICU and NICU.
• As required by state or requested by hospital, a drug screening or criminal background check