Work-Related Injury Leave. A nurse on workers compensation with a work related illness or injury shall be granted an unpaid leave of absence for a maximum period of twelve (12) months from the date last worked, provided that during such period, the nurse must also utilize all accrued PTO and/or IAP and must exhaust all rights to FMLA leave. A nurse’s right to employment upon expiration of Work Related Injury Leave shall be subject to Article 12.8, provided, however, that for purposes of Article 12.8.4, “preference” shall mean that the nurse shall be given consideration for all approved vacant positions within the bargaining unit, and that if two or more nurses, including the nurse returning from Work Related Injury Leave, are qualified for any such vacancy, seniority shall be the determining factor. Any nurse returning from a work related injury leave must provide an appropriate return to work release from a qualified medical provider. The return to work release must certify that the nurse is capable of performing the essential functions of his/her position. Health Insurance premiums will be the responsibility of the nurses in accordance with Article 13.1
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Work-Related Injury Leave. A nurse on workers compensation with a work related illness or injury shall be granted an unpaid leave of absence for a maximum period of twelve (12) months from the date last worked, provided that during such period, the nurse must also utilize all accrued PTO and/or IAP and must exhaust all rights to FMLA leave. A nurse’s right to employment upon expiration of Work Related Injury Leave shall be subject to Article section 12.8, provided, however, that for purposes of Article Section 12.8.4, “preference” shall mean that the nurse shall be given consideration for all approved vacant positions within the bargaining unit, and that if two or more nurses, including the nurse returning from Work Related Injury Leave, are qualified for any such vacancy, seniority shall be the determining factor. Any nurse returning from a work related injury leave must provide an appropriate return to work release from a qualified medical provider. The return to work release must certify that the nurse is capable of performing the essential functions of his/her position. Health Insurance premiums will be the responsibility of the nurses in accordance with Article 13.1
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