DESIGNATED FLOAT NURSES. 182B. All new employees hired on or after June 24, 2013 will select another unit other than their home unit to float to in times of low census. After orientation to the selected float unit, the employee will be assigned to float according to Para 164A. Current regular staff as of March 22, 2013 may volunteer to select another unit other than their home unit to float to in times of low census as described above.
DESIGNATED FLOAT NURSES. (1) Designated float nurses will be encouraged to float to their designated unit for at least one (1) shift every six (6) months in order to maintain their competencies.
(2) Each unit will provide adequate resource information for floating staff, including create a list of mentors for those designated floats to use a resource when they float to that unit, as well as a handbook that will be available in print and online.
(3) The employer will provide an on-line feedback form to provide an opportunity for the Designated Float nurse and any other nurses floating to another unit to review the float assignment and provide feedback on their experience of floating on that unit. The feedback provided through this process will be reviewed at the JIT-Leadership meetings. The unit’s Nursing Leadership (Clinical Nurse Director/Nurse Supervisor) will be provided an opportunity to respond to negative feedback and submit their responses to JIT-Leadership. 40 See Intent Note for Paragraph 180D 41 See Paragraph 18
