Healthcare Nursing Contract

HEALTHCARE NURSING SERVICES AGREEMENT

Parties and Effective Date

This Nursing Services Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of between:

Recitals

Facility desires to retain Nurse to provide professional nursing services on the terms set forth below, and Nurse represents that Nurse is duly licensed, qualified and able to perform such services in compliance with applicable laws and professional standards.

Scope of Services

Nurse shall provide nursing services as assigned by Facility, including but not limited to direct patient care, medication administration, documentation, care planning, patient and family education, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. Specific duties, units and patient assignments may be modified by Facility at its discretion consistent with Nurse's licensure and scope of practice.

Term and Termination

The term of this Agreement shall commence on and continue until terminated by either party in accordance with this Section. Either party may terminate without cause upon days' prior written notice. Facility may terminate immediately for cause, including but not limited to loss of license, material breach, or conduct endangering patients.

Compensation and Payment

Facility shall pay Nurse as set forth below. All payments are subject to proper submission of invoices and documentation. Unless otherwise agreed, Nurse shall invoice Facility on a biweekly basis.

Schedule, Shifts and On-Call

Facility shall provide Nurse with schedules and shift assignments. Nurse shall make reasonable efforts to comply with assigned shifts and to provide timely notice of any scheduling conflicts.

On-call requirement: On-call assignment may be required

Licensure, Credentials and Background

Nurse represents and warrants that Nurse holds and will maintain in good standing all required licenses, certifications and registrations necessary to perform the Services and will comply with Facility credentialing requirements.

RN    LPN    NP

Nurse certifies that all background checks, drug screenings and reference verifications required by Facility have been completed and are true and correct.

Confidentiality, Records and HIPAA Compliance

Nurse will maintain the confidentiality of all patient and Facility information in accordance with applicable law, including privacy and security requirements. Nurse will only access, use and disclose protected health information as required to perform Services and as permitted by Facility policies. Upon termination, Nurse will return or destroy all confidential information in Nurse's possession.

Nurse acknowledges receipt of and agrees to comply with Facility HIPAA policies and training requirements:

Insurance and Indemnification

Nurse shall maintain professional liability insurance with limits not less than those required by Facility and shall provide proof of insurance upon request. Nurse agrees to indemnify and hold Facility harmless from claims arising out of Nurse's negligent acts or omissions, except to the extent of Facility's own negligence.

Independent Contractor Status

The parties agree that Nurse is engaged as an independent contractor. Nurse is responsible for all taxes, withholdings and benefits. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, partnership or joint venture.

Patient Assignment and Privacy Acknowledgement

Nurse may be assigned to caring for specific patients. Nurse agrees to document care in Facility records contemporaneously and accurately, and to comply with Facility policies governing patient privacy and chart access.

Non-Solicitation

During the term and for months following termination, Nurse shall not solicit Facility employees or contractors for direct employment or contracting with Nurse without Facility's prior written consent.

Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a party may designate by notice given in accordance with this paragraph.

Representations, Warranties and Covenants

Each party represents and warrants that it has full authority to enter into this Agreement. Nurse warrants that Nurse will perform services in a professional manner consistent with applicable standards of care and applicable laws.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to conflict of law principles. Parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation prior to pursuing litigation.

Miscellaneous

Amendment: This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties. Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remainder shall remain in full force. Entire Agreement: This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter herein.

Acknowledgment and Certifications

Nurse certifies that all information provided to Facility in connection with credentialing, licensure and background checks is accurate and complete. Nurse further certifies that Nurse is physically and mentally able to perform the essential functions of the assigned position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nurse acknowledges and accepts the terms and conditions of this Agreement:

Attachments and Exhibits

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