Common use of Staffing Methodology Clause in Contracts

Staffing Methodology. Full-Time and Part-Time (a) Shifts available within 4 days: The staffing methodology is followed – an immediate response is required. (b) For shifts available after 5 days: The xxxx clerk calls all available RNs as per staffing methodology during the same time period. Nurses will be informed of the need(s) and a date and time of the deadline to respond. When responding to the call, the nurse must communicate their availability directly to a xxxx clerk. i) Shifts available at 5 days to 14 days in advance: A nurse, if not reached, has twenty-four (24) hours, the shift is awarded as per the staffing methodology. ii) Shifts available at 15 to 21 days in advance: A nurse, if not reached, has forty-eight (48) to respond as to his/her availability. At the end of forty-eight (48) hours, the shift is awarded as per the staffing methodology. iii) Shifts available at twenty-two (22) days and on in advance: A nurse, if not reached, has ninety six (96) hours to respond as to his/her availability. At the end of ninety-six hours, the shift is awarded as per the staffing methodology. The xxxx clerk will inform the nurse: date/shift (D or E) that has been awarded.