New Graduate/Returning Nurse. A registered nurse whose clinical experience after graduation is less than twelve (12) months, or a registered nurse who is returning to practice with no current clinical training or experience. Such nurses shall be assigned as a team member under the close and direct supervision of a qualified nurse and shall be responsible for the direct care of a limited number of patients. This assignment shall not exceed six (6) continuous months unless extended for an additional three (3) months when mutually agreed to by the Employer and individual nurse involved. Nurses working under close and direct supervision shall not be assigned charge duty or as a team leader without a staff nurse being present in the unit except in cases of emergency.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
