Common use of Discipline Notification Clause in Contracts

Discipline Notification. The Board shall maintain the right to discipline or to discharge any nurse employed within its jurisdiction for just cause. The Board will notify the local chairperson as soon as possible, but not later than the next subsequent working day, of any discharge or suspension of any nurse covered by this Agreement. Said notification will be confirmed in writing to the local chairperson with a copy mailed to ONA at its Columbus office, by the end of the next subsequent working day. Disciplinary action will be progressive in nature and will be corrective, not punitive, in purpose. The usual sequence will be formal oral warning (documented in writing), written warning, suspension and termination. It is understood that some infractions are so serious as to warrant disciplinary action beginning at a higher step in the usual sequence. Documentation of these disciplinary actions will be placed in the personnel file. These disciplinary actions are all subject to the grievance process. Coaching or counseling of a nurse by her supervisor will not be considered disciplinary action; and as such it will not be subject to the grievance process. The Board will endeavor to discuss performance issues with the nurse prior to resorting to discipline.