The following agreement is for informational purposes. Advanced Medical Personnel, Inc. has the
right to decide whether to hire any applicant, and the applicant has the right
to choose whether to be placed by Advanced Medical Personnel. Both will agree to the following:
Advanced Medical Personnel'S COMMITMENT
PLACEMENT. Advanced Medical Personnel will attempt to secure placement of
the Applicant at an assignment with a facility for the time period indicated
on the Agreement Form (AF). This time period may be extended at the completion
of the assignment as long as the facility, applicant, and Advanced Medical
Personnel agree on the terms at the time of the extension. The AF will be
sent to the applicant upon verification of placement and requires the Applicant's
initials to represent agreement between all parties' expectations.
PAY RATE. Advanced Medical Personnel agrees to pay the applicant according to the pay rate indicated on the AF, and in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws. The pay rate may vary according to location of assignment and may change if there is an extension of the current assignment or relocation to a new assignment. Any pay rate changes will be addressed with a new AF, which is sent to applicant for final approval.
TRAVEL TO AND FROM TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT. If applicable, Advanced Medical Personnel will coordinate travel of one round trip through Corporation's travel agency from Applicant's hometown or nearest approved airport to Facility and back home upon completion of travel assignment obligation. If the Applicant departs or quits the assignment before the agreed upon completion date, Applicant will pay for the return costs home. Applicant also agrees that Advanced Medical Personnel may deduct these costs from their paycheck. If the Applicant drives to the travel assignment, a mileage reimbursement policy will apply.
HOUSING. Advanced Medical Personnel will use its best efforts in placing the Applicant in reasonable housing accommodations while on a travel assignment. Final housing accommodations will be specified on the AF. If applicable and if applicant provides his or her own housing while on a travel assignment, Advanced Medical Personnel will offer a reimbursement policy indicated on the AF.
REIMBURSEMENTS. All requests for reimbursements are subject to Advanced Medical Personnel approval and must be submitted to Advanced Medical Personnel within 90 days of incurring expenditure. Reimbursement forms can be found on our website at www.4advmed.com or by fax or mail.
LICENSURE. Advanced Medical Personnel agrees to assist the Applicant in obtaining proper licensure for travel assignments in other states. However, licensure is the sole responsibility of the Applicant.
BENEFITS. Advanced Medical Personnel agrees to provide the Applicant with the benefits described in the Advanced Medical Personnel benefit packet. Applicant is subject to terms and conditions of the benefit program. Advanced Medical Personnel reserves the right to change the benefits at anytime with or without notification.
24/7. Advanced Medical Personnel's phone lines are open twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days a week for the Applicant's convenience. Advanced Medical Personnel reserves the right to change hours of operation at anytime with or without notification.
DEDUCTIONS FROM PAYCHECK. Applicant authorizes Advanced Medical Personnel to deduct from Applicant's paycheck for any of the following travel assignment reasons: unpaid single supplement housing expenses that were incurred for rooming alone instead of having a roommate, non authorized housing expenses such as replacing items taken from the housing accommodation, telephone and fax charges left unpaid at time of departure, any other room service charges, damage/destruction to housing, and any other expenses owed to Advanced Medical Personnel.
DISCLAIMER. Advanced Medical Personnel reserves the right, and the
Applicant acknowledges Advanced Medical Personnel may at anytime, with or
without notice, modify this Applicant Agreement (AA). All modifications will
be updated to the AA so Applicants can remain informed as to the expectations
of both the company and Applicants. Changes are effective immediately when
made to the AA, continued employment after any posted change is an acceptance
by Applicant of the modification.
APPLICANT'S COMMITTMENT
EDUCATION AND TRAINING. Applicant states that he/she has obtained education and training in the healthcare field and is duly licensed and authorized to practice nursing.
PLACEMENT ACCEPTANCE. Once Corporation secures placement for Applicant at an assignment, Applicant agrees that his or her acceptance will be binding. All details to specific assignments will be included in the AF. Applicant is not obligated in any way to accept placement position secured by Corporation until the AF is signed.
EMPLOYEE AT WILL. Applicant acknowledges Advanced Medical Personnel employs Applicant "at will" and no employment promises have been made for any duration of time. Specifically, Applicant understands he/she may quit employment at any time with Advanced Medical Personnel, with or without notice. Similarly, Applicant understands he/she may be discharged by Advanced Medical Personnel at any time, without notice, for any lawful reason. Contracts of employment can only be made by a written agreement between Applicant and Advanced Medical Personnel and require the approval and signature of the President and Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Medical Personnel or authorized representative. Further, should Facility decide to end Applicant's assignment prior to completion date, Advanced Medical Personnel may propose a new assignment as long as Applicant is in good standing with Advanced Medical Personnel.
NONDISCLOSURE AND LIMITED NONCOMPETE. Applicant agrees not to disclose any Advanced Medical Personnel trade secrets or any confidential or proprietary information of Advanced Medical Personnel, employees, Facilities, or patients of Facilities. Applicant further agrees not to compete either as a direct competitor or with a competing company at the Facility assignment where Applicant has been placed by Advanced Medical Personnel for a term of three months after Applicant's final day of work at Facility.
NONSOLICITATION OF CORPORATION EMPLOYEES. Applicant agrees not to solicit Advanced Medical Personnel employees to work for any competing company while on assignment with a Advanced Medical Personnel facility, and for a period of one year thereafter.
DRUG SCREENS. Prior to placement and throughout employment with Advanced Medical Personnel, Applicant consents to a urine, blood or breath sample for the purposes of an alcohol, drug, intoxicant, or substance abuse screening test. Applicant also gives permission for the release of the test results for determining the fitness of employment or continued employment. Applicant will utilize clinics that are approved by Advanced Medical Personnel.
BACKGROUND CHECKS. Before the Applicant is placed and throughout employment with Advanced Medical Personnel, Advanced Medical Personnel may, upon a facility's request, conduct background checks of any kind from any location for any purpose Advanced Medical Personnel considers reasonable. Applicant also gives permission for release of the results for determining fitness of employment and/or continued employment.
EMPLOYMENT AND MEDICAL INFORMATION RELEASE. I authorize Advanced Medical Personnel to release any and all confidential employment and medical information contained in my employment file to any medical facility or entity with whom Advanced Medical Personnel has a staffing agreement, and to any other governmental or regulatory agency at such agency's request. For all other purposes, Advanced Medical Personnel shall keep my employment and medical records confidential and shall advise any medical facility or other entity to whom records have been provided to also keep such records confidential. I hereby release and hold Advanced Medical Personnel harmless for any result(s) that may arise with regard to the release of this confidential information by Advanced Medical Personnel.
TRAVEL. Applicant agrees to follow all Advanced Medical Personnel rules regarding travel. Any travel arrangements will be specified in the AF.
HOUSING. Applicant accepts all Advanced Medical Personnel rules regarding housing. If applicable, final housing arrangements will be encompassed in the AF. Applicant may elect to share housing, or if available, choose a single supplement. If applicable and if applicant provides his or her own housing while on a travel assignment, Advanced Medical Personnel will offer a reimbursement policy as indicated on the AF.
REIMBURSEMENTS. Applicant agrees to adhere to all rules and policies
regarding reimbursements, including but not limited to submitting expenses
within 90 days of incurring expense. Further, Applicant acknowledges Advanced Medical Personnel's
rules and regulations regarding reimbursements may be modified at any time
with or without notice for any reason.
RECORDING OF TIME WORKED. Applicant agrees to abide by Advanced Medical Personnel's procedures
for reporting time worked, including hospital supervisor approval for shift
time worked and missed lunch periods. The Advanced Medical Personnel workweek begins at 7:00
AM on Sunday and concludes at 6:59 AM on the following Sunday. Applicant's
time sheet must reach Advanced Medical Personnel each Monday by 10 AM
in order to be paid in the current week. Any late submissions may be paid
the following week.
LUNCH BREAK POLICY. Applicant will clock in and out for a minimum of thirty (30) minutes and up to a maximum of one (1) hour for meal periods, unless otherwise specified by facility policy. If the facility requests Applicant to work their lunch period due to patient care and safety, Applicant agrees to obtain two supervisor signatures of approval from Facility Healthcare Professional Managers for each applicable shift.
PERSONAL PROPERTY. Advanced Medical Personnel is not responsible for the theft, loss, destruction, or damage to the personal property of its employees.
TERMINATION. Applicant understands if he/she leaves his/her assignment early for any reason or is terminated by Advanced Medical Personnel, Applicant must vacate company provided housing within 24 hours and will be responsible for return travel costs. Applicant authorizes Advanced Medical Personnel to deduct any incurred costs from their paycheck.
GENERAL
CHOICE OF LAW. This Agreement will be construed in all respects according
to the laws of the state of California.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF AGREEMENT. Advanced Medical Personnel and Applicant will maintain the confidentiality and exclusivity of this Agreement.
AGREEMENT REVIEW. Advanced Medical Personnel and Applicant agree each party has fully read and reviewed this Agreement. Should any ambiguities arise, the interpretation of the ambiguity will not automatically be construed in favor of the Applicant.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Advanced Medical Personnel is an equal opportunity employer incorporated in the State of California and in good standing with the California Secretary of State. Advanced Medical Personnel does not discriminate in respect to hiring, firing, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, pregnancy or related medical conditions, marital status, religious creed, or disability.
NOTICES. Any notices which are required or permitted will be in writing
and will be deemed properly delivered to the other party when sent U.S. Mail,
certified, postage prepaid and addressed to the following:
Advanced Medical Personnel Travel Nursing
10 Mountain View Avenue, Suite 1020,
Bay Point, CA 94565
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS
Your professional conduct and clinical performance on Advanced Medical Personnel assignments is directly related to our ability to solicit new and interesting job opportunities for you. As such, Advanced Medical Personnel expects you will adhere to the following Professional Conduct Expectations while on assignment. Failure to meet these expectations could lead to your termination from Advanced Medical Personnel.
I will not discuss any elements of my compensation with anyone employed at
the host facility.
I will not discuss any previous assignments worked for Advanced Medical
Personnel with anyone employed at the host facility.
I will not recruit any Healthcare Professionals at the host facility, whether
temporary or permanent employees.
I will communicate with the management, staff and patients of the host facility
in a respectful manner at all times.
I will honor all terms of my agreement letter, including but not limited
to beginning and ending assignment dates, housing arrangements if applicable,
and travel arrangements if applicable.
I will honor the policies and procedures of Advanced Medical Personnel and the host facility.
I certify that the information given is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if I am hired, any misrepresentation or omission of material fact on this questionnaire / application form will constitute sufficient grounds for immediate dismissal. I authorize the previous employers, schools or persons named in the application form and others to furnish Advanced Medical Personnel, Inc. any information they may have regarding me. I hereby waive any privilege I have to such information. I agree that such previous employers, schools, persons, and others shall not be liable in any respect if my employment is terminated because of my misrepresentation or omission of material facts in this questionnaire / application form. I understand that this application is not intended to constitute a contract for employment. I understand that, if I am employed, my employment will not be for any definite period of time, and may be terminated at will, with or without cause, at any time.