Common use of Certification/Recertification Clause in Contracts

Certification/Recertification. PALS and ACLS certification is a minimum requirement of employment and applies to employees in the EC and ASC, except OR and the Pain Clinic. Pain Clinic nurses who also do procedures are required to have ACLS. The Employer will pay for the first two (2) attempts at the certification, both tuition and wages for the time spent in the certification process. If an RN misses a regularly scheduled shift when taking the exam, the RN will be compensated for the entire shift rather than just the time in the exam. For recertification, the Employer will pay for the first two (2) attempts to gain recertification. If an RN misses a regularly scheduled shift when taking the exam, the RN will be compensated for the entire shift rather than just the time in the exam. It is expected that an RN will attempt to recertify, prior to certification expiration every two (2) years, or in accordance with the guidelines of the American Heart Association. The Employer will only pay for the "recertification" section of the test. The employee is free to use his/her education day and education fund to cover the cost of the full certification in excess of the recertification portion. If the Department Manager, along with the affected program Medical Director, deems that there has been a significant change in the certification requirements, the Employer will announce to all affected RNs that the entire certification process will be covered for the next pass at recertification, rather than only the recertification portion of the process. There will be regular opportunities for ACLS and PALS instruction, certification and testing either internal or external at the Employer's discretion. New employees and transfers to a department requiring this instruction will have up to ninety (90) days to attend ACLS and PALS instruction. An RN whose last class attendance expires while on leave of absence will be expected to attend recertification instruction at the first available class.