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In the event the. Medical Center undergoes a layoff and a position exists in a unit affected by the layoff that requires special skills and/or competencies which cannot be performed by other more senior nurses in that unit, The Medical Center will notify the Association of the need to potentially go out of seniority order. The parties agree to promptly meet and discuss the unit, scope of layoff, the job skills required, and how to address the situation in order to protect seniority rights and care for patients. In analyzing the special skills and/or competencies, the ability to provide training to more senior nurses will be considered. Special skills and competencies will not include a specific academic degree, non-mandatory national certifications, disciplinary actions or work plans.

In the event the. Medical Center undergoes a layoff and a position exists in a unit affected by the layoff that requires special skills and/or competencies which cannot be performed by other more senior nurses in that unit, The Medical Center will notify the Association of the need to potentially go out of seniority order. The parties agree to promptly meet and discuss the unit, scope of layoff, the job skills required, and how to address the situation in order to protect seniority rights and care for patients. In analyzing the special skills and/or competencies, the ability to provide training to more senior nurses will be considered. Special skills and competencies will not include a specific academic degree, non-non- mandatory national certifications, disciplinary actions or work plans.