Duties
Define scope of clinical and administrative duties, unit assignment, shift expectations, overtime, and on-call requirements to reduce disputes over role.
A well-drafted Nurse Employment Agreement reduces disputes by setting expectations for duties, schedules, pay, credentialing, benefits, and termination procedures. It also documents compliance obligations such as HIPAA privacy rules and state nursing board requirements, and supports secure electronic execution under ESIGN (15 U.S.C. §7001) and UETA where applicable.
Employers, HR teams, staffing agencies, and nurse candidates all interact with this agreement during hiring and onboarding.
Each party should review responsibilities, licensure requirements, and any confidentiality or noncompetition language before signing.
Define scope of clinical and administrative duties, unit assignment, shift expectations, overtime, and on-call requirements to reduce disputes over role.
Specify salary/hourly rate, overtime rules, shift differentials, payment schedule, bonus criteria, and payroll deductions to avoid misunderstandings.
State whether employment is at-will or for a fixed term, notice requirements, grounds for immediate termination, and severance provisions if any.
Require active, unencumbered nursing license, timely renewals, and notification of disciplinary actions; address consequences for lapse or restriction.
Include HIPAA-compliant confidentiality obligations, limits on PHI use, and obligations to follow employer privacy policies and security protocols.
If included, limit noncompete or nonsolicit language to enforceable geographic and temporal scope consistent with state law.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Type | Email link or verified SMS code |
| Authentication | Email + optional SMS or ID check for higher risk |
| Notifications | Reminder emails at set intervals |
| Storage | Encrypted PDF with audit trail |
Choose a platform that supports secure PDF signing, audit trails, and PHI protections if the agreement references patient information.
Enter the agreed MM/DD/YYYY start date and confirm licensure is active on that date.
Record expiration dates and set reminders at least 60 days before expiration.
Complete Form I-9 no later than the third business day after hire.
Collect W-4 on hire; issue W-2 by Jan 31 following tax year.
Note the duration of confidentiality and post-termination obligations.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |