Common use of Float Pay Clause in Contracts

Float Pay. A. Employees in the classes of Supervising Clinic Nurse, Supervising Nurse I, and Supervising Nurse II who are regularly assigned to a specific xxxx or unit shall be paid a float differential of five (5) percent of his/her base rate of pay for each hour he/she is assigned to float to another xxxx or unit provided that such float exceeds a minimum of two (2) hours. Employees required to float shall have the option of cross-training to units of their choice by designating their first, second and third priority areas. Considering skill levels in each unit, NMC shall make a reasonable effort to cross-train employees in one or more of their designated priority area, to rotate the float duty among staff members, and to float per diem employees first, considering patient care needs. NMC shall continue to make reasonable efforts to increase the staffing in the float pool.