How to Start a Nursing Services Agency with Chapter One

Nursing services agencies are in high demand

Chapter One provides the resources and guidance to help you start your nursing services agency successfully.

Benefits of Starting a Nursing Services Agency

• Recurring Revenue: Ongoing nursing placements provide steady income.
• Scalable Business: Grow by adding more nurses and healthcare facilities to your network.
• Diverse Services: Offer multiple nursing services to healthcare facilities.

Steps to Start Your Agency

Step 1: Licensing and Compliance

Nurse Staffing License: Obtain required nurse staffing agency licenses in your state.

Healthcare Regulations: Understand healthcare staffing regulations and compliance requirements.

Insurance: Secure professional liability and workers' compensation insurance.

Step 2: Nurse Recruitment and Screening

Nurse Recruitment: Recruit licensed registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants.

Background Checks: Implement thorough screening processes including criminal background and license verification.

Skills Assessment: Develop competency testing and skills verification procedures.

Step 3: Client Development

Healthcare Facilities: Build relationships with hospitals, nursing homes, home healthcare agencies, and other healthcare providers.

Service Agreements: Develop contracts and service level agreements with client facilities.

Quality Standards: Establish quality metrics and performance standards for nursing placements.

Step 4: Technology and Systems

Staffing Software: Implement applicant tracking and placement management systems.

Communication Tools: Set up systems for coordinating between nurses and facilities.

Payroll Systems: Develop efficient payroll and billing processes.

Step 5: Marketing and Growth

Professional Networks: Participate in healthcare industry events and nursing associations.

Digital Presence: Create professional website and maintain active social media profiles.

Referral Programs: Develop referral systems with healthcare professionals and facilities.

Chapter One's Support

• Regulatory Guidance: Expert advice on nursing staffing regulations and compliance.
• Industry Networks: Access to healthcare facilities and nursing professional networks.
• Business Systems: Proven systems for recruitment, placement, and client management.

Success Story

Learn how Susan Davis built a successful nursing services agency with Chapter One's support, placing hundreds of nurses and serving multiple healthcare facilities.

Conclusion

Ready to start your nursing services agency? Contact Chapter One for comprehensive guidance and business development support.