Per Diem & Short-Hour Nurses — Kaiser Permanente — Washington RNs & ARNPs

SEIU RN/ARNP 2023-2027 Employees in the following categories shall be subject to a six (6) month probationary period: (1) employees hired to work on a part-time basis at less than a 0.5 FTE; (2) nurse practitioners; and (3) employees hired as resident nurses. After completing the applicable probationary period, the employee shall be considered regular unless specifically advised by the Employer of an extended probationary period. In no event shall the probationary period exceed six (6) months. Prior to extending the probationary period, the employee shall receive a written evaluation. During the probationary period, an employee may be terminated without notice and without recourse to the grievance procedure. Probationary employees shall not be required to give two (2) weeks’ notice of intention to terminate. 5.2 Regular Full-Time Employee. For benefit purposes, a regular full-time employ …

SEIU RN/ARNP 2023-2027 military duty shall be granted in accordance with applicable law. In order to be eligible for payments under this paragraph, the employee must furnish KFHPWA with a copy of the employee’s government check stub(s) showing the amount of military pay received. Except as provided in this paragraph, time off for military duty will be unpaid, although the employee may voluntarily choose to use available PTO. 11.3 Health Leave. In order to provide job protection for employees who are not covered by FMLA, after one (1) year of continuous employment with an FTE, one (1) durational leave of absence per rolling calendar year will be granted to employees who are not eligible for FMLA leave for a personal illness or injury, or disability because of pregnancy or childbirth without loss of accrued benefits. An employee who exhausts all of their FMLA leave is not eligible for a he …

Regarding ARNP Continuing Education Funds The parties have reached the following understanding in order to best address our mutual interest in providing relevant, comprehensive support for the education and licensure of ARNPs: Effective January 1, 2021, Kaiser shall cease contributing 0.5 percent of payroll to the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Training Fund on behalf of the ARNPs in the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW RN/ARNP bargaining unit. From the effective date of this memorandum through December 31, 2020, ARNPs can continue to access benefits from the Training Fund for which they qualify based on the eligibility requirements and processes of the Training Fund. Starting January 1, 2021 ARNPs will no longer be able to access the benefits of the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Training Fund. In lieu of the Training Fund contribution, Kaiser will establish the following education benefits for ARNPs each calend …

The Perioperative Services Float Pool Pilot’s purpose is to improve staffing across the perioperative service line. This covers the job classifications outlined above within the Surgery Centers (ORs) and Shared Procedure Units (SPU). Periop Float Pool Pods: o Capitol Hill (Seattle) & Bellevue (Home Base: Capitol Hill) o Bellevue & Tacoma (Home Base: Bellevue) o Tacoma & Capitol Hill (Seattle) (Home Base: Tacoma) 6.12 Transfer. Nurses may transfer within KFHPWA without loss of accrued benefits provided for in this Agreement. When skill, competency and ability are considered substantially equal in the judgment of the Employer, seniority shall be a controlling consideration in the transfer and promotion to other positions within the bargaining unit. A “transfer” shall be defined as an employee-initiated change in employment status, location or shift. Upon being selected for a new position, …

SEIU RN/ARNP 2023-2027 and may request the assistance of an interpreter. Management will make a good faith effort to notify employees of the right to a representative and an interpreter. 6.4 Notice of Termination. Regular employees who have completed the required probationary period shall receive fourteen (14) days’ notice of termination or pay in lieu thereof (prorated for part-time employees) including any accrued Paid Time Off pay, except in cases of discharge for just cause. 6.5 Notice of Resignation. Regular employees shall be required to give at least fourteen (14) days’ written notice of resignation except that at least three (3) weeks’ notice in writing shall be required of employees working alternative periods such as every other week or every other weekend. Failure to give such notice shall result in loss of accrued fringe benefits. The Employer will give consideration to situa …

SEIU RN/ARNP 2023-2027 8.8 Work in Advance of Shift. When an employee, at the request of the Employer, reports for work in advance of the assigned shift and continues working through the entire scheduled shift, all hours worked prior to the scheduled shift shall be paid at one and one- half (1½) times the straight time rate of pay. Work performed during the scheduled shift shall be paid at the regular rate of pay. 8.9 Work on Day Off. Full-time employees called in on their day off shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1½) times the regular rate of pay for the hours worked. 8.10 Work in Higher Position. Temporary assignment to a higher paid position for eight (8) or more consecutive hours shall be compensated at the higher rate of pay. 8.11 Report Pay. Employees who report for work as scheduled (unless otherwise notified in advance) and are released from duty by the Employer beca …

SEIU RN/ARNP 2023-2027 5.10 Preceptor. A preceptor is an employee who is assigned precepting responsibilities by the Employer. Preceptor assignments may be temporary or ongoing. As agreed to by the Union and Employer, Preceptor Responsibilities & Requirements can be found in Exhibit B. 5.11 Fringe Benefits. For purposes of this Agreement, “fringe benefits” are defined as paid time off, holidays, insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, etc.) education, professional, and bereavement leave. 5.12 Nursing Technician. A nursing student employed in a hospital licensed under Chapter 70.41 RCW or a nursing home licensed under Chapter 18.51 of the RCW, who: a) Is currently enrolled in good standing in a nursing program approved by the commission and has not graduated; or b) Is a graduate of a nursing program approved by the commission who graduated. The purpose of the role of Nursing Technician …

SEIU RN/ARNP 2023-2027 11.8 Sabbatical Leave. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of leave from a registered nurse’s customary work to acquire new skills and training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, providing health care in underserved areas, publishing. Registered nurses are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) years of continuous regular employment as a registered nurse. An employee who qualifies may request 1) a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, or 2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen (13) years of continuous regular employment. Registered nurses granted a sabbatical will receive fringe benefi …