The nurse manager of an ICU unit has several open shifts that require an RN to fill. Several ICU nurses have taken overtime shifts but there are still several uncovered shifts
The CNO (chief nurse officer) decides to fill these vacancies with agency nurses. The CNO realizes the agency staff must have these requirements prior to working in the facility. Select all that apply. 1. Current licensure to practice within the state
2. Orientation and required organizational competencies validated
3. Past work experience in an emergency room
4. Documentation of licensure, malpractice insurance, and certifications prior to working the shift
1, 2, 4
Explanation: 1. An agency nurse must have a current license to practice in the state in which the requesting
organization resides. The agency nurse must be oriented and complete the organizational
annual competencies for the environment in which they are to work. The requesting
organization must have all documentation, licensure, malpractice insurance, and necessary
certifications, prior to working in the organization. The past work experience is information
the agency in which the nurse is employed would require. This information is available to the
requesting organization but is not required upon employment.
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