Rehires. 6.4.1 If rehired into the same or similar unit within twelve (12) months of resignation, a Regular Nurse will be placed as a Clinical Nurse II level at the step that had been attained at the time of resignation. The Nurse’s date of eligibility for the next step increase if rehired into a regular position will be adjusted for the period of resignation, layoff or termination and the Nurse will be eligible for a step after serving 12 months of employment on the step. Eligibility for longevity steps will be according to Appendix “A”. If hiring into a different unit, the Nurse will be treated as a new hire for purposes of Clinical Nurse level and step.
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