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A nursing agency provides qualified staff to hospitals or private patients, such as referring nurses to a hospital in the event of an unexpected influx of patients, or providing 24-hour home care for chronic patients. In some countries, nursing agencies are in high demand, and many successful agencies with only 10 staff have an annual turnover of over $ 1 million in their second year of operation. If you have a nurse license or interest in providing nursing services and are looking for a way to grow your own business, read below the steps to start a nursing agency.

Steps

1. 1 Obtain an accredited training nurse license from an appropriate educational institution. Although the owner of the agency does not need to be a licensed nurse, this will give you an understanding of the situation of your patients and your future employees.
2. 2 Research the legal side of starting a nursing agency to understand the requirements and obligations of your local law in this area.
3. 3 Develop a business plan. Include agency start-up costs, initial staffing costs, marketing, operational strategy, taxes, and advertising campaigns. It is very helpful to have your business plan reviewed by a qualified financier to avoid mistakes and omissions.
4. 4 Raise investment capital to open an agency by obtaining loans for starting a business from private investors. Starting a nursing agency requires a relatively small start-up capital, but you will need enough money to pay nurses' salaries in case clients pay later.
5. 5 Register the company with the relevant authorities.
6. 6 Choose an office space that is accessible to both clients and nurses.
7. 7 Develop client and employment contracts. It is best to seek the help of a local lawyer to ensure that these documents take into account all legal requirements. Make sure you understand each wording to avoid future problems.
8. 8 Insure your agency.
9. 9 Buy employee payroll software.
10. 10 Conduct interviews with potential employees and check the personal records of everyone you plan to hire. Make sure everyone has an up-to-date medical license and all records are correct.
11. 11 Advertise your agency to clients through advertisements in hospitals and clinics, as well as through the media.
12. 12 Meet with clients interested in your services to determine the needs, the most appropriate staff and the nurse's responsibilities, in accordance with the patient's treatment plan. As soon as an agreement is reached on all points, sign the contract and send your employee to the client.

Tips

• Join an organization of similar agencies, attract more qualified staff and explore new opportunities.
• Watch for changes in the legal aspects of medical practice that may affect your business.

What do you need

• Nurse license
• Business plan
• Investment capital
• Office
• Client and employment contracts