Voluntary Low Census Sample Clauses

Voluntary Low Census is given for part of the shift with the understanding that the employee will report to work at the designated time (Example: 12 hr night shift, Voluntary Low Census given from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., then employee reports to work at 11 pm for the last 8 hours for the shift.)

Voluntary Low Census. (VLC) When a staff member requests in writing to be placed on the low census list prior to the start of their shift, or during their shift. If the employee is unclear as to the designation of the low census (ILC or VLC), they should seek clarification at the time of the request. Employees that volunteer for low census may use vacation leave, personal leave, personal holiday or leave without pay for the time in VLC. Prior to implementing involuntary low census, all traveler and agency nurses shall be released from work on the unit unless the traveler or agency nurse possesses a unique skill which is required on the unit. If a nurse is subject to involuntary low census on one unit and is able to float to another unit and accept a full resident assignment, then traveler and agency nurses shall be released from work on that other unit to accommodate the floating nurse, unless the traveler or agency nurse possesses a unique skill which is required on the unit. Unless the employee agrees to otherwise, a nurse subject to involuntary low census shall be low censused for the entirety of the shift or, if the employee has already begun working, for the entirety of the remainder of the shift. Nurses who agree to remain on call shall be compensated under the standby provisions of Section 41.20, (Standby,) of the collective bargaining agreement. When involuntary low census is required, it will be assigned to employees on duty in inverse order of seniority, provided the employee has the skills and abilities required of the positions. The inverse order will be re-established when the list has been exhausted, i.e., the employee with the greatest seniority has worked their required involuntary low census.

Voluntary Low Census. When employees are called at home prior to a shift for voluntary low census it will be made clear that staying home on low census is voluntary. When volunteers are sought the following guidelines will be followed: Guidelines for Implementing Voluntary Low Census. Examples of Voluntary Low Census: A. Voluntary Low Census is given for the entire shift (applies to regularly scheduled shifts). B. Voluntary Low Census is given for part or all of the shift with the understanding that the employee will report to work at the designated time (Example: 12 hr night shift, Voluntary Low Census given from 7 pm to 11 pm, then employee reports to work at 11 pm for the last 8 hours for the shift.) C. Voluntary Low Census is given for part or all of the shift and stand-by may be given for part or all of the shift as approved by the manager or designee (for example for a 12-hour shift RN is Voluntary Low Census for the first 4 hrs and may be offered voluntary low census for the next four or eight hours or placed on stand by and receive stand-by pay for the last 4 or 8 hrs at the discretion of the manager). The RN has the ability to voluntarily accept or decline the request for low census standby. If the RN declines the stand-by or the alternative start time, they may be requested to work the designated hours and the opportunity for standby status could be given to someone else. If the RN accepts stand-by and is called in the time worked is paid at time and one-half for the remainder of the agreed upon standby hours (for example: RN is on low census standby from 0700-1100RN is called in at 0900. RN is paid standby 0700-0900 and time and one half until 1100 then would revert to regular rate of pay). D. Expectation is that employee will come into work. If circumstances change & additional low census can be offered it becomes a new event & the low census rotation will be reviewed at that time to determine who should get low census. This should not occur on a regular basis. If this becomes the consistent practice, then example “C” is the best option. Once an employee goes to standby status it is for the home unit only, not for the house. Every effort will be made to notify the RN for the need for low census as early as possible prior to the start of the shift but not later than the one (1) hour prior to the start of their shift (i.e. 6 am for a 7 am start time). NOTE: • Staff inquiring or requesting Voluntary Low Census will contact the charge nurse on their home unit or the sta...

Voluntary Low Census. Process. 26 (a) Lists of requested voluntary Low Census will be maintained in the 27 patient care unit and/or staffing office (for those units using the 28 staffing office); 30 (b) Volunteers will have the option of indicating preference for taking 31 the full shift off, partial shift, or being placed on standby, as follows

Voluntary Low Census. Day Off (“VLCDO”) to any mandated RN

Voluntary Low Census. Low census which the employee takes voluntarily, either by volunteering prior to the shift or volunteering when asked by the Employer. Any extra shift overtime or supplemental overtime is cancelled prior to the Employer granting voluntary low census. Mandatory Low Census: Low census that is identified by the Employer as mandatory and assigned by the Medical Center to scheduled full-time and part-time staff. Cancellation of agency staff, supplemental and extra shifts is not mandatory low census.

Voluntary Low Census. When volunteers are sought the following guidelines will be followed: Guidelines for Implementing Voluntary Low Census, see Low Census Algorithm. Examples of Voluntary Low Census: A. Voluntary Low Census is given for the entire shift (applies to regularly scheduled shifts).