Policy on Selection for Mandatory Floating (Open Staffing Units). Where competence and skills of Nurses available for a mandatory float assignment are assessed by nursing supervision as providing equivalent qualifications for the assignment, seniority and the number of previous float assignments in the current calendar quarter (three (3) schedule periods) will be factored into the selection of the Nurse for the assignment. Mandatory floating will not be used to cover for voluntary time off in another unit. Staff will be floated in accordance with the floating policies developed by the Nurse Practice Committee. Before changing this Policy, the Employer will present the proposed changes to the LPCH Nursing Practice Committee for consultation as to any recommendations for changes. A Nurse who successfully completes a cross-training program for a unit outside her/his designated float region must float to that unit. That additional competence and flexibility will be credited in her/his performance evaluation for the year.
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