Section 7 – Return to Work. At least two (2) weeks prior to the expiration of any unpaid 26 leave, the nurse must notify his/her department manager or the Human Resources 27 department in writing as to whether the nurse will return to work as scheduled. Any 28 request for extension must be filed at the same time. Extensions of medical leave 29 require substantiation by a healthcare provider’s statement and approval of the 30 appropriate department manager/director or designee. Failure to contact the 31 appropriate department manager/director or designee, or designee is grounds for 32 disciplinary action.
