Common use of Involuntary Reduction in FTE status Clause in Contracts

Involuntary Reduction in FTE status. If a reduction in FTE is determined by the Employer to be necessary, the least senior nurse(s) on the shift on the unit will receive the FTE reduction. The Employer will first seek volunteers from the unit and shift to accomplish these changes. A nurse shall receive at least fourteen (14) days’ prior notice of any involuntary reduction in FTE. Any nurse subject to an involuntary reduction in their FTE will be given preference up to their prior position (FTE) if the Employer seeks to expand the hours of an existing FTE on the nurse’s unit and shift. Regular staff will not suffer reduction in FTE if traveler/agency nurses are assigned to that unit.