The hiring process to fill a nursing position has been slowed because the human resources (HR) department is involved in a recruitment effort for laboratory positions. A staff nurse says, "Why do we have to wait on HR? Why can't we just hire a nurse?" What rationale does the nurse manager provide for waiting until HR can be involved in filling the nursing position? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A) "HR makes all the final hiring decisions. I just suggest the candidate I would like to have to fill the job."
B) "HR will screen the applicants for us so we don't waste time interviewing people who are not qualified."
C) "HR makes certain that we are not doing anything illegal as we interview for this position."
D) "We can't hire a nurse until HR has done a criminal background check."
E) "HR has to check to be certain that the applicant has a valid license before we can offer the job."

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1. The final hiring decision is that of the manager with input from nursing supervisors as needed.
2. HR conducts the initial screening.
3. HR is responsible for assuring legal hiring practices are followed.
4. HR is generally responsible for conducting criminal background checks.
5. HR does confirm licensure.

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