Procedure for affected nurses Clause Samples
The 'Procedure for affected nurses' clause outlines the steps that must be followed when a nurse is impacted by a specific event or circumstance, such as workplace incidents, health concerns, or disciplinary matters. Typically, this clause details the reporting process, required documentation, and the support or resources available to the nurse, such as counseling or temporary reassignment. Its core function is to ensure a clear, fair, and consistent approach to managing situations involving affected nurses, thereby protecting both the individual's rights and the organization's interests.
Procedure for affected nurses. Each nurse on the affected unit(s) shall choose a position on the restructured unit or select an alternative vacant position for which he/she must be substantially qualified within the customary orientation guidelines. Positions shall be assigned by seniority based upon stated preference for posted position FTE, shift and hours. Nurses shall be entitled to utilize their full seniority for all purposes associated with the restructure, regardless of the period of time the nurse has been working on the particular unit/workplace. Nursing personnel remaining unassigned when all posted vacant positions are filled for which they are qualified shall be laid off per Section 20.2.