ORIENTATION, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TUITION Clause Samples

ORIENTATION, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TUITION. ‌ 27.1 Orientation and staff development programs shall be provided in accordance with present policy, and the Medical Center will make reasonable effort to give employees sufficient time while on duty to attend such program. A written outline of the orientation program will be given to all new employees and those who are transferring from one unit/department to another. 27.2 In accordance with the Hackensack Meridian Health Tuition Assistance Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference and may be unilaterally modified from time to time by the employer, Hackensack Meridian Health shall offer tuition assistance to eligible team members who seek to pursue education that supports the current business needs and future objectives of the company. Hackensack Meridian Health reserves the right to terminate or amend this Tuition Assistance Policy at its sole discretion. Team members must meet the following criteria at the time of application creation and submission: All educational programs must be related to the team member’s current job or an established career path within Hackensack Meridian Health. Eligible expenses for degree programs include tuition only. Eligible expenses for Certifications include prep courses and exam fees. Prep courses will only be reimbursed upon successfully passing the exam for the certification. Team members are responsible for all ineligible expenses including, but not limited to: books, all fees, meals, lodging, transportation, and all tools or supplies. Tuition for an Associates Degree in Nursing is not an eligible expense. Eligible expenses will be covered up to the annual benefit amount for the calendar year in which the course ends. Payment amounts are based on the Team Member’s FT/PT status at the time of payment processing. Bachelor’s Degree Includes all courses taken as part of an approved degree program, as well as prior learning assessments and tests used to document knowledge for the purpose of granting credit toward an approved degree (e.g. - CLEP, ACE, DANTES). $2,625 $5,250 Master’s Degree Select Doctorate Degree’s Includes all graduate level coursework taken as part of an approved graduate degree. $2,625 $5,250 Select Certifications / Designations Includes prep courses and exams required to achieve an approved Certification/Designation. Only select Certifications will be eligible. Check FAQ document for which Certifications are covered. $2,625 $5,250 • Associate’s Degree in Nursing • Doctorate programs outside of...

ORIENTATION, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TUITION. 27.1 Orientation and staff development programs shall be provided in accordance with present policy, and the Medical Center will make reasonable effort to give employees sufficient time while on duty to attend such program. A written outline of the orientation program will be given to all new employees and those who are transferring from one unit/department to another. 27.2 In accordance with the Hackensack Meridian Health Tuition Assistance Policy, Hackensack Meridian Health shall offer tuition assistance to eligible team members who seek to pursue education that supports the current business needs and future objectives of the company.