How do you get started to open a staffing agency for nurses and Certified Nurses Aides?

Answer 1

First do a market survey in your area. If that's good, get a license, then office space , then advertise for applicants. If you are getting a good number of qualified applicants with verifiable references , make sure you develop a written and participatory skills exam on your own.Consult a lawyer about contracts with hospitals for Staff relief , and make sure you can afford abundant malpractice insurance, and have your licensed staff carry some of their own. You can get a group rate if you all use the same insurer. Staff must be bonded as well as insured. This is a very expensive start-up so make sure the market will carry you enough to make you profitable. Remember that you have to charge enough to pay your staff a competitive wage, cover your expenses , and leave you a decent profit. Your staff MUST be reliable or hospitals will not call you, and you cannot rely solely on private cases.This is very risky in the face of the upcoming Healthcare Plan. You may want to consider buying a franchise in a national chain. This will give you the benefit of name recognition, structure and support , but it will reduce your profit margin.