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Resume
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The
resume provides a clear picture of your ability and experience.
Be sure that it presents a professional appearance; it is clear and
concise; and, of course, hit the spellchecker before you print it!
Having a current resume is an indication of your professional
commitment. Keep your resume
updated on a computer disc for easy access.
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Nursing
License
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You
must be able to present your professional license at any interview.
You will not be able to work without it!
Actually, even though Tri-State Nursing will have a copy of your
license on file, you are expected to have your license with you at all times. |
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Driver’s
License
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This,
of course, is mandatory if you are expected to drive in the course of duty.
However, it is also one of the identifications that businesses need
for filing I-9 forms with the federal government. |
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Social
Security Card
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A
second component needed for filling the I-9 and tax forms.
You will not be able to work without it. |
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Other
Proof of Citizenship – |
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State ID,
military ID or current Green card will suffice.
A current Green card is required for all non-citizens. |
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Vaccination
Records
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Patient
care positions require proof of vaccination for rubella, varicella and
hepatitis. |
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TB
Clearance – |
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All
patient care positions require TB clearance either through an annual PPD or
through chest x-ray. Most
facilities will require double testing on hire and then yearly thereafter.
You can speed this process by always having these records available
and current. Be aware that, if you are submitting a chest x-ray as proof of
TB clearance, that you will still need to submit a doctor’s clearance
annually that certifies that you are free of symptoms of TB. |
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Physical
Exam – |
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Larger
organizations may send you to their own occupational health department for a
physical. Agencies like our own
will ask you to obtain a physical.
The
most pertinent information is a physician or nurse practitioner’s
certification that you are fit for the duties of your position.
You should always keep a copy of any physical exams that you receive.
You will be required to submit a physical yearly. |
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Job
References
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Organizations
will routinely ask for employment references from you.
Minimally, you will need to provide the full name of your supervisor,
the address (including zip code) and the phone number of each of your
current and/or former employers. You
should also keep a file of any letter/memos that acknowledge your
professional performance and your yearly performance evaluations from your
employers. Organizations are
increasingly apt to verify only your dates of employment and will not
provide job references. Your
performance evaluations provide indication of your prior work performance. |
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Adult/Child
Abuse Mandatory Reporter Certification –
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Needed
when working in a healthcare facility.
This
class trains healthcare workers how to identify and report adult and child
abuse when seen. Be sure to have
proof of your certification when applying for a patient care position.
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Certificates
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Be prepared that you will need to submit certificates for any
prerequisites to the position. This
includes BLS, but there may be others.
Examples
include:
BLS,
NALS, ACLS, CPI, ALS, EMT. |
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Proof
of Continuing/Annual Education – |
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Examples include age-related competency, body
mechanics, fire/electrical safety, and universal precautions.
There may be others. Keep the certificates for any education/
in-service that you attend. |
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Auto
Insurance Card/ Driver’s Abstract- |
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These are required if you are required to drive your
car during the course of your duty.
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Other
Expectations
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Keep
in mind that there may be other pre-employment requirements depending on the
assignment and/or facility that you apply to.
These may include:
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Pre-employment Drug Testing
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Criminal History Checks
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Finally..... |
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when
you have an interview appointment, KEEP IT!
Or call to cancel and /or reschedule it.
This is the first indication
the
company has of your reliability. |
