Lead Nurse. 1. The Lead Nurse will be a member of the Association and shall be covered by the terms of this Agreement. The position shall be posted and filled according to this Agreement. The number of hours and positions will be determined by the Hospital.
2. The Lead Nurse will assume responsibility for clinical oversight of the unit where she/he works, consistent with the Lead Nurse job description.
3. The Lead Nurse will be paid a six percent (6%) differential above his/her base rate of pay.
4. In the event a regular Lead Nurse is not working, a relief Lead Nurse shall be appointed, if needed, based on his/her ability to perform the Lead Nurse functions. Relief Lead Nurse shall be paid the same six percent (6%) differential above his/her base rate of pay for all hours worked as a Lead Nurse.
5. The Hospital also agrees that a Lead Nurse’s functions cannot be such that, in the aggregate, such functions would result in the Lead Nurse being a supervisor for purposes of the National Labor Relations Act.
6. Both parties recognize that Managers may perform patient care or clinical functions on a regular basis, and the performance of this work will not be a violation of the Agreement. There will be a maximum of one Manager performing clinical functions per work shift in a department (e.g., regular patient assignment or performing lead functions). Additional Managers, however, may work in the unit to perform preceptor/education functions, or if additional staffing requirements remain and Nurses are not available to work. The assignment of additional Managers shall not result in ROHing of qualified Staff Nurses.
Lead Nurse. Amend Appendix F as follows:
A. Revise the title of Appendix F as follows: “APPENDIX F-1: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS” B. Add a new Appendix F-2 as follows:
Lead Nurse. The work year for the lead nurse is the teacher work year as defined by Article VII (Teacher Work Year) plus up to and including an additional five (5) days as determined by the Superintendent/designee. Such additional day/days shall be scheduled by mutual agreement between the Lead Nurse and the Superintendent/designee within the ten (10) days immediately preceding the regular work year. The Lead Nurse shall be compensated for each such additional workday actually worked at the Lead Nurse’ per diem rate in effect on the date that the work is performed.
Lead Nurse. A lead nurse is an RN for acute care and RN or LPN in long- term care, who is assigned the responsibility of a patient care unit for a complete shift.
Lead Nurse. A nurse designated by the nursing manager to coordinate department activities during designated shift. Upon acceptance of this responsibility the nurse will be given a current task list specific tothe designated area, and shall be oriented to those tasks. Guidelines for the role will be mutually developed and reviewed annually by the Clinic and nursing staff representatives. Lead Nurses will be chosen by management from the pool of available and qualified staff RNs employed in the Clinic.
Lead Nurse. Registered Nurse who is specifically assigned by the Hospital limited supervisory responsibilities (i.e., delegated authority to assign the work of other nurses in the unit, to monitor performance, and to report poor performance or rule violations to a supervisor), on either a temporary or permanent basis, for at least a full shift. A lead nurse shall be appointed by the Hospital in the following factual situations:
a. When an RN is working as the only RN on a nursing unit and shift where staffing patterns and practices dictate that there should be two or more RNs on that nursing unit and shift.
b. When the Hospital appoints an experienced RN as a lead nurse/preceptor for a nurse in a Hospital residency program.
c. When it is determined by written evaluation by the Hospital that an inexperienced, newly hired RN requires close supervision by an experienced RN in the same unit and shift during the first forty-five (45) days of the inexperienced RN’s introductory period.
d. When the Hospital in its discretion assigns lead nurse status to a particular RN.
Lead Nurse. The District shall appoint a Lead Nurse who shall assist the Director of Special Education with the organization and training of school nurses. The Lead Nurse shall receive additional compensation consistent with compensation provided to Department Chairpersons. The duties and responsibilities of the Lead Nurse shall be developed by the Director of Special Education in consultation with school nurses.
Lead Nurse. The District shall select a lead nurse for the remainder of this school year with additional stipend to problem solve issues, staffing, etc. The following applies: • Selected using existing process for other ESA leads • Stipend based on existing formula for other ESA leads • Position is through end of 21-22 FY • Will be assigned specific COVID activities • Job responsibilities could include o Work with Director and nurses to develop system for nurse coverage related to afterhours contact tracing o Assisting with planning and tracking of fit testing o Track training of staff for COVID-testing o Workflow planning and communication with nurses o Hold nurse focus groups prior to any workflow changes o Regular meetings with Director (EOW on non-nurse meeting weeks)- send nursing communication o Lead assignments, priorities, staffing, problem solving o Contact person for department and district practice questions with a CC to Director o Advocate for needs of department to the Director o First level problem-solving, including the Director as needed o Discuss caseload data with Director to monitor workloads and provide input for adjustments as needed o Facilitate and/or co-plan with Director agenda for bi-monthly nurse meetings o Serve on interview committee o Support end of year processes o Lead PLC work
