RFP 008-2026 Temporary Staff Services_Amendment #2.pdf

Date: July 21, 2026

AMENDMENT NO. 2

Request for Proposal: 008-2026

For: Temporary Staff Services

Issue: Addition of Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Staffing to

Temporary Staff Services RFP

TO ALL BIDDERS:

Prospective bidders are hereby informed that RFP 008-2026 for Temporary Staff Services has been amended as follows:

1) Section II. SERVICES SPECIFICATIONS, Section 1. Obligations of

CONTRACTOR, J. Core Standards i. Exercise of Medical Judgment has been amended as follows:

“STAFF provided by CONTRACTOR in the following job titles shall at all times be free, in their sole discretion, to exercise professional medical judgment in connection with the care of patients: all Physicians and Registered Nurses” is changed to

“STAFF provided by CONTRACTOR in the following job titles shall at all times be free, in their sole discretion, to exercise professional medical judgment in connection with the care of patients: all Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and

Registered Nurses”

2) Section II. SERVICES SPECIFICATIONS, Section 3. Job Titles, Descriptions and

Requirements has been amended to add

“O. Physicians Assistants– Categories: Full-time, Part-time, and Per diem

P. Nurse Practitioners – Categories: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem”

3) Section II. SERVICES SPECIFICATIONS, Section 4. Job Descriptions and

Requirements: has been amended to add

“O. Physician Assistant (PA): Uses independent clinical judgment in a hospital or nursing home setting, and in collaboration with advanced practice providers, non-professional staff, and other clinical personnel. Typical duties include the application of medical principles and methods in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of patients;

formulating medical diagnoses and prescribing medications, therapies, and specialized treatments within the authorized scope of practice; assuming responsibility for maintaining medical records, documenting patient assessments, and interpreting diagnostic tests; and coordinating with nurses, medical students, and non-professional staff in hospital or nursing home routines and procedures. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include deep knowledge of the practices and principles of professional medicine and diagnostics; the ability to use electronic health records (EHR) and hospital computer systems; and the ability to effectively coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. Minimum qualifications include a continuing, active

Physician Assistant license in NYS, graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program, and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

i. Three categories as determined by scheduling needs:

a. Full-Time

b. Part-Time

c. Per diem

P. Nurse Practitioner (NP): Uses independent clinical judgment in functioning as a nurse practitioner in a hospital or nursing home setting, in collaboration with licensed physicians, other advanced practice providers, and non-professional staff. Typical duties include the application of advanced nursing and medical principles in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of patients; formulating medical diagnoses and prescribing medications, therapies, and specialized treatments; assuming responsibility for maintaining medical records, documenting patient assessments, and interpreting diagnostic tests; and directing and supervising nurses, nursing students, and non-professional staff in hospital or nursing home routines and procedures. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include deep knowledge of the practices and principles of advanced practice nursing and diagnostics; the ability to use electronic health records

(EHR) and hospital computer systems; and the ability to effectively delegate tasks and coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. Minimum qualifications include a continuing, active license and registration as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in NYS, completion of an approved Master's or Doctoral Nurse

Practitioner educational program, and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

i. Three categories as determined by scheduling needs:

a. Full-Time

b. Part-Time

c. Per diem”

All other terms and conditions of the RFP will remain unchanged.