Alliance Nursing

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of nursing do you provide?
What area do you service?
Do I qualify for nursing services?
What types of patients do you have at your Adult Family Homes?
Where are the Adult Family Homes located?
Do you hire new grads?
Do I have to have ventilator experience to work at Alliance?
Do you offer benefits?
Do you have flexible scheduling?
Do I have to work a minimum number of shifts?
Do you provide training?
Why am I required to have a 2-step TB test?
What is the BCG vaccination?
What should I do if I am injured on the job?
Can I work if I have a cold?
How far in advance do I have to call in sick?
What if my client is hospitalized?
How do I get my 12 hours of in-service education per year?
Can I work if my credentials are expired?
What if there is a clinical emergency in the middle of the night?
How do I get updated paperwork?
How often do we get paid?
Do you have direct deposit?
Can I pick up my check?
What is the Pay Period?
Why wasn't I paid for a schedule change when I marked it on the sign-in sheet?
What if I did not get my check in the mail?
Can someone else pick up my check?

What type of nursing do you provide?

Alliance Nursing provides pediatric and adult private duty nursing for patients with medically intensive needs. We also have three small group homes that provide a family setting for medically complex patients.

What area do you service?

We provide care primarily in the Seattle and Tacoma metropolitan areas. We also serve outlying areas from Bellingham to south of Olympia, and parts of the Olympic Peninsula.

Do I qualify for nursing services?

We will be happy to help you determine if you have coverage through your insurance company, DSHS or other source.

What types of patients do you have at your Adult Family Homes?

Alliance cares for adults who are ventilator-dependant or have medically complex needs at some of our clients have had spinal cord injuries or advanced stages of multiple sclerosis or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Where are the Adult Family Homes located?

The Camellia House is located in Lynnwood, the Lilac House in Kirkland, and the Foxglove Meadow house in Snohomish, WA.

For Nursing Applicants:

Do you hire new grads?

Yes. We will happily train new graduates.

Do I have to have ventilator experience to work at Alliance?

No. We offer on-site training as well as ventilator classes.

Do you offer benefits?

We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid liability insurance, a 401(k) plan and paid personal leave time.

Do you have flexible scheduling?

Yes.

Do I have to work a minimum number of shifts?

While our clients and families appreciate consistency, we have several nurses that work part time to accommodate school schedules, other jobs and family commitments.

Do you provide training?

We train all of our nurses in the home before their first scheduled shift. The amount of orientation depends on the nurse’s experience and the complexity of care needed. We also offer Ventilator, CPR and First Aid classes in our Woodinville office.

Why am I required to have a 2-step TB test?

The CDC requires healthcare professionals to have a 2-step ppd only if there has not been a Mantoux test in the prior year.

What is the BCG vaccination?

The Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine is given by injection to protect against tuberculosis. The vaccine contains a weakened form of the bacteria related to the one that causes TB. This stimulates the immune system to protect against tuberculosis.

What should I do if I am injured on the job?

Contact the Director of Nursing during working hours. On weekends or after hours, call the clinical supervisor who is on-call and they will guide you through the procedure.

Can I work if I have a cold?

We decide this on a case-by-case basis. It depends how ill you are, and the client’s preference. Some families will allow you to work with a mask, and we will check with them as the situation arises. However, some of our clients are more susceptible to illness than others, so we will recommend that you don’t work with them if you are ill. If you are unsure, contact your clinical supervisor or supervisor on-call.

How far in advance do I have to call in sick?

Since we have a responsibility to send only trained nurses to our client’s homes, we need as much lead time as possible to adequately replace you.

What if my client is hospitalized?

If you still wish to work, Alliance Nursing will make every effort to keep you working should there be a break in service from your regularly scheduled client. We will appreciate your flexibility in this situation.

How do I get my 12 hours of in-service education per year?

We offer annual in-service updates to keep you in compliance with our accreditation requirements. In addition, we offer CPR, First Aid and Ventilator classes that count towards your yearly requirement. There are many other ways to fulfill your annual requirement and we are happy to discuss your options.

Can I work if my credentials are expired?

No. We require all of your nursing credentials to be current with updated copies in your personnel file. Reminders are sent by mail to let you know when your credentials are expiring.

What if there is a clinical emergency in the middle of the night?

We have a Clinical Supervisor on duty and accessible by phone 24 hours a day.

How do I get updated paperwork?

We have paperwork order forms in each of the homes. Simply complete and mail it in.

How often do we get paid?

You will be paid once every week on Friday.

Do you have direct deposit?

Yes. Please call us to request a form.

Can I pick up my check?

Yes. Checks are available in the Woodinville Office each Friday between 8:30am and 2:30pm. If not picked up they will be put in the mail at 3pm. Please call the front desk and let them know you are coming so they can hold your check or add you to the hold list if you would like to routinely pick up your check.

What is the Pay Period?

The pay period runs from the Monday day shift through the Sunday night shift, and is paid the following Friday.

Why wasn't I paid for a schedule change when I marked it on the sign-in sheet?

All changes should be called in to your scheduler as they occur to update the master calendar in the office. The sign-in sheets at the homes are not used for payroll.

What if I did not get my check in the mail?

We generally wait three business days to re-issue a lost or missing check.

Can someone else pick up my check?

Only with written authorization and signed by you.