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October 17, 2008
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Nursing & Allied Professionals!
Check out these Sizzling October
travel and contract opportunities!
Apply Today! |
Top Pay, Great Benefits & Flexible Assignments Available Nationwide!
Check our Jobs Page for more opportunities! |
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Physical Therapy Month
It’s All About Movement
October is National Physical Therapy Month. PTs and PTAs across the nation
are taking the opportunity to let us know that Physical Therapists and Physical
Therapy Assistants are passionate about helping people "hands on." They
help us regain independence, alleviate pain, and improve our function and
our ability to fully participate in our own lives. Because Physical Therapy
professionals
are movement experts, this year's theme is appropriately titled, "Physical
Therapy: It's all about Movement."
Favorite is honored to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month with the
American Physical Therapy Association and the nation's Physical Therapists.
We salute their mission to empower individuals to take control and regain
the movement that is so critical to the quality of life. We are pleased
to see that the need for qualified PTs and PTAs is also moving forward, along
with
compensation rates to match this growing need.
Physical therapy professionals have many flexible options and opportunities
available to expand their career horizons. Explore the many opportunities
Favorite offers including per diem, short and long-term contract and travel
positions,
as
well as direct
or temp-to-perm placement. Check our Jobs
Page for current open assignments or contact an Allied Health recruiter.
Call us today at 1-866-535-1405 or email us at alliedhealth@favoritestaffing.com to
learn more.
Have you heard about our Referral Bonus for Allied Health professionals? Earn up to $1,000 for referring certain allied professionals!
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Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Solid, Stable and Financially Strong!
As we all struggle to predict the impact of ongoing economic uncertainties, be assured that Favorite Healthcare Staffing remains firmly founded on high integrity, strong internal controls and commitment to quality service to our clients, associates and the individuals we serve.
At Favorite, we do our best to ensure our employees are "handled with care" as they seek per diem, contract, and travel assignments. This is a great time to start a new contract or pick up an extra shift! Even travelers on assignment for other companies may wish to pick up an extra per diem shift with Favorite.
Let Favorite help you during this time of financial unrest. Our recruiters will assist you in completing your application or will connect you with a local branch in your area. Call us today at 1-800-755-1411 or email us at gotravel@favoritestaffing.com to learn more!
Join Favorite today to enjoy Top Pay, Great Benefits and Flexible Assignments!
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Favorite's Everyday Heroes
Featuring Everyday People Doing Extraordinary Things!
Favorite Heroes Emerge in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ike!
We salute all the dedicated healthcare professionals who assisted in the Houston and Galveston areas, as well as all those who responded to our appeal to assist displaced Nursing Home victims!
Throughout and during the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, we watched ordinary people rise to the challenge to assist and serve in heroic ways. Favorite healthcare professionals and employees from our Houston, San Antonio and Dallas branch offices, as well as many Travel and Allied Health professionals, are among those that we salute as this month's Favorite Heroes!
Early in September, Favorite was contacted by a government contractor seeking CNAs to provide patient care in Houston to nursing home patients displaced by Hurricane Ike. We we looked to our employees -- current, past and pending -- to solicit their help.
The outpouring of patriotism and professionalism exhibited by our CNA population was incredible! Favorite has always said that our strength lies in our employees; this could not have been more evident than in this crisis in Texas! Even those who had never before traveled on a contract assignment came forward offering their availability to help in this disaster relief effort.
Fortunately for the nursing home residents, the authorities were able to change direction to allow a more permanent move for these displaced hurricane victims. With this more beneficial change in plans, Favorite's assistance was not required. Government contracts for disaster relief needs are difficult to predict, at best. However, the remarkable willingness and speed of our employees to respond in this initiative encourages us to seek future opportunities to assist in our nation's times of need.
On behalf of everyone at Favorite, we salute all of our employees who so generously offered their assistance to the Hurricane Ike victims. We count you as Favorite Heroes and are inspired by your patriotism, compassion and professionalism.
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Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert
Please review and follow risk reduction procedures at your assigned facilities
Joint Commission has issued a new Alert concerning the prevention of blood thinner deaths and overdoses. This Alert issued in September 2008 stresses greater attention is needed regarding the dangers associated with anticoagulants, life-saving medications that also present serious risks when administered incorrectly or in error.
As stated in the Alert, "Patients being treated with these medications must be closely monitored and screened for drug and food interactions, given that commonly used anticoagulants such as heparin and warfarin have narrow therapeutic ranges and a high potential for complications. Adding to the problem is a lack of standardized naming, labeling and packaging of anticoagulants that create confusion and can lead to devastating errors".
Joint Commission included anticoagulant therapy precautions in their 2008 National Patient Safety Goals, #3E. You can view these goals in your profile on Favorite's web site by accessing the Annual Training & Orientation Manual or directly through Joint Commission's web site at www.jointcommission.org. Please review this important alert, as well as others by visiting Joint Commission's Sentinel Alert webpage.
| All Favorite employees are responsible for following their assigned facilities procedures regarding anticoagulation therapy medications as well as any other medical treatments. |
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Continuing Education Reimbursement
Stay Current and Let Favorite Help
Favorite will reimburse you up to $100 a year for continuing education. Just submit a certificate of successful completion of the course and documentation of the amount paid for the course to your local branch. Also, many local branches offer free or discounted CPR classes monthly. Certain conditions apply so contact your local branch. On Favorite's web site, click on the Benefits tab and then "Continuing Education Reimbursement" for details. This site not only provides information regarding our CEU reimbursement but also provides the links to free and fee-based on-line Nursing CEU's, such as the ones listed below. (Favorite does not sponsor nor support any of the companies listed below. These sites are provided for informational purposes only).
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Tucson: A Favorite for Nursing and Allied Travelers!
Destination Spotlight: Fantastic Jobs in Arizona!
Arizona, known for its year-round sunshine, is a favorite destination for nursing and allied travelers! From the fast-paced metropolitan culture of its cities to the beauty and natural delights of the mountains and deserts, Arizona healthcare professionals will be surrounded by great things to see and do!
Tucson is one of the most popular destinations for healthcare professionals. Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Tucson offers sunny days, low humidity and a refreshing blend of southwestern culture and easy living. Famous for its legendary golf courses and well-known spas, Tucson is also the ideal destination for travelers in search of panoramic views, picturesque scenery and natural beauty.
Southern Arizona attractions include legendary Old West cultural sites, including Tombstone, home of the 1881 “Shoot-Out at the OK Corral.” Nature lovers will be amazed by nearby natural wonders like the Barringer Meteorite Crater and the awesome Grand Canyon.
Favorite has branch locations in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona’s two largest cities. Check out our featured Tucson Hot Jobs and apply now! We'll help you find just the right per diem, contract, or travel assignment. Contact our Tucson office or visit our job site for up-to-date available assignments. Travelers can email gotravel@favoritestaffing.com or call National Travel Services at 800-755-1411.
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Favorite On The Move
Favorite Healthcare Staffing will be at conventions across the country.
Find us in a city near you!
| Trends in Critical Care Nursing |
King of Prussia, PA |
Oct 28-30 |
| Harrisburg Health Career Fair |
Harrisburg, PA |
Oct 28 |
| Senior/Baby Boomer Expo |
Baltimore, MD |
Oct 29-30 |
| Advance Career Fair |
Madison Square Garden |
Nov 4 |
Missouri Hospital Association
Convention & Trade Show |
Osage Beach, MO |
Nov 5-7 |
| Nursing Spectrum Career Fair |
Houston, TX |
Nov 21 |
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