Common use of Job Openings Clause in Contracts

Job Openings. When a designated status job opening occurs within the bargaining unit, which the Hospital decides to fill, designated status nurses on the Nursing Unit where the opening has occutTed and who apply in writing to the designated Director/Manager within the seven (7) calendar day preliminary posting period for that Nursing Unit, will be considered prior to other applicants. The preliminary posting will include pertinent !mown aspects of the position, including but not limited to the range ofFTE status possibilities, shift, unit, minimum qualifications and total FTE availability. Preliminary posting of such full-time, part-time and temporary job openings shall be on the Nursing Unit where the opening exists for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days. In the event that the Hospital concludes that no qualified nurses have timely applied during the preliminary posting period in the Nursing Unit, the Hospital may post the opening on the Hospital's Human Resources website. Such Human Resources website postings shall be for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and the posting shall be updated at least every seven (7) calendar days. Nursing Unit preliminary postings and Human Resources website postings may be concurrent if it is unlikely that a designated status nurse from that Nursing Unit will apply. Seniority shall be the determining factor in filling such an opening, provided skill, competence and ability are not overriding factors based on the Hospital opinion of the mandatory established criteria of Hospital and unit based standards and the Employer determines that its staffing patterns and requirements are met. Also, the candidate's previous work experience will be considered. After a decision is made, all applicants who made a timely application will receive a response, and upon request, a written statement of the reason for the decision within ten (10) working days of the request. If the Hospital is unable to transfer a nurse to a vacant position due to patient care considerations, the position may be filled on a temporary basis and the nurse will be notified in writing as to when the transfer will be expected to occur. The Hospital will make the transfer within sixty (60) calendar days.

Job Openings. When a designated status job opening occurs within the bargaining unit, which the Hospital decides to fill, designated status nurses on the Nursing Unit where the opening has occutTed occurred and who apply in writing to the designated Director/Manager within the seven (7) calendar day preliminary posting period for that Nursing Unit, will be considered prior to other applicants. The preliminary posting will include pertinent !mown known aspects of the position, including but not limited to the range ofFTE of FTE status possibilities, shift, unit, minimum qualifications and total FTE availability. Preliminary posting of such full-time, part-time and temporary job openings shall be on the Nursing Unit where the opening exists for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days. In the event that the Hospital concludes that no qualified nurses have timely applied during the preliminary posting period in the Nursing Unit, the Hospital may post the opening on the Hospital's Human Resources website. Such Human Resources website postings shall be for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and the posting shall be updated at least every seven (7) calendar days. Nursing Unit preliminary postings and Human Resources website postings may be concurrent if it is unlikely that a designated status nurse from that Nursing Unit will apply. Seniority shall be the determining factor in filling such an opening, provided skill, competence and ability are not overriding factors based on the Hospital opinion of the mandatory established criteria of Hospital and unit based standards and the Employer determines that its staffing patterns and requirements are met. Also, the candidate's previous work experience will be considered. After a decision is made, all applicants who made a timely application will receive a response, and upon request, a written statement of the reason for the decision within ten (10) working days of the request. If the Hospital is unable to transfer a nurse to a vacant position due to patient care considerations, the position may be filled on a temporary basis and the nurse will be notified in writing as to when the transfer will be expected to occur. The Hospital will make the transfer within sixty (60) calendar days.

Job Openings. Subject to the conditions set forth below, job openings in the bargaining unit shall be filled in the following order: from other employees on the same nursing unit applying for the vacant position other applicants from the bargaining unit return from layoff external candidates (applicants outside the bargaining unit). Notice of regular job openings within the bargaining unit shall be posted for a period of at least five (5) business days and will be updated every week by the Employer. No offer of employment will be made to an external candidate for an open bargaining unit position until said 5-day posting period has run. Current employees shall have priority over external applicants, provided that the employees’ skills, ability, and experience are considered substantially equal in the opinion of the Employer. Transfers from one shift to another on the same unit shall be determined prior to bargaining unit-wide posting. Each job posting shall state summary job qualifications, FTE, and hours of work (including "variable hour" job postings). To be considered for a regular job opening, the nurse must submit a written application specific to the position(s) for which he or she is applying. The application will be retained only so long as the position remains vacant. Prior to posting, the Employer shall determine whether to offer additional hours to existing positions (FTEs) on a unit (i.e. expand the hours of existing positions on the unit and shift, by seniority on that unit and shift) or to create a new position. When a designated status regular job opening occurs within the bargaining unit, which the Hospital decides to fill, designated status nurses on the Nursing Unit where the opening has occutTed and who apply in writing to the designated Director/Manager within the seven (7) calendar day preliminary posting period for that Nursing Unit, will be considered prior to other applicants. The preliminary posting will include pertinent !mown aspects of the position, including but not limited to the range ofFTE status possibilities, shift, unit, minimum qualifications and total FTE availability. Preliminary posting of such full-time, part-time and temporary job openings shall be on the Nursing Unit where the opening exists for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days. In the event that the Hospital concludes that no qualified nurses have timely applied during the preliminary posting period in the Nursing Unit, the Hospital may post the opening on the Hospital's Human Resources website. Such Human Resources website postings shall be for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and the posting shall be updated at least every seven (7) calendar days. Nursing Unit preliminary postings and Human Resources website postings may be concurrent if it is unlikely that a designated status nurse from that Nursing Unit will apply. Seniority seniority shall be the determining factor in filling such an openingvacancy providing the applicants' skills, provided skill, competence ability and ability experience are not overriding factors based on considered substantially equal in the Hospital opinion of the mandatory established criteria Employer. In the event at least two (2) week's advance written notice of Hospital and unit based standards and intent to resign is not received by the Employer determines that its staffing patterns and requirements are met. Alsopursuant to Section 7.2 herein, the candidate's previous work experience will required posting period shall be considered. After a decision is made, all applicants who made a timely application will receive a response, and upon request, a written statement of the reason for the decision within ten (10) working days of the requestwaived in filling that position. If the Hospital Employer is unable to transfer a nurse to a vacant position pursuant to this section due to patient care considerationsconsiderations or departmental needs, the position may be filled on a temporary basis and the nurse will be notified in writing advised as to when the transfer will may be expected to occuroccur in the future. The Hospital Nurses transferring to a new unit (or functional area as defined by the Employer) shall be subject to a ninety (90) day period for performance review. This ninety (90) day period of performance review may be extended in writing by mutual consent. During this performance review period, the Employer will make notify the transfer within sixty (60) calendar daysnurse in writing of any deficiencies in performance. If the nurse fails to meet standards of performance as determined by the Employer, the nurse shall be returned to the nurse’s prior position if that position continues to be vacant. If the position has been filled, prior to being subject to layoff, the Employer will review other potential job opportunities with the nurse.

Job Openings. When Whenever there is a designated status job opening vacancy in any of the work units, notice of the vacancy shall be first posted for seven (7) days on the appropriate bulletin boards in the work unit where the vacancy exists. A change of an employee’s shift and/or work schedule does not constitute a vacancy within the meaning of this Article. The notice of vacancy shall indicate the job title, rate of pay, hours of work, days off and work unit (and location for information purposes only). Employees desiring to apply shall submit application within seven (7) days after the posting to the respective contact person(s). Vacant positions shall first be posted within the work unit where the vacancy occurs for seven (7) work days before the posting will be posted in other work units within the bargaining unit, which the Hospital decides to fill, designated status nurses on University Community or the Nursing Unit general public. Employees of the work unit where the opening has occutTed and who apply in writing vacancy occurs will be given first consideration. Management will give due consideration to the designated Director/Manager seniority among equally qualified applicants from within the seven (7) calendar day preliminary posting period for that Nursing Unit, work unit. Qualified employees currently working within other work units of the bargaining unit will be considered prior to before other applicantsexternal candidates. The preliminary posting will include pertinent !mown aspects of decision to hire an employee into a work unit shall be based on individual skills, experience and work history. An employee from within the work unit, or another work unit, who is not selected for employment shall be offered constructive advice regarding the decision not to select him/her for the position. The final decision shall be made solely by management, including but and shall not limited be subject to the range ofFTE status possibilities, shift, unit, minimum qualifications and total FTE availabilitygrievance procedure. Preliminary posting of such full-time, part-time and temporary job openings shall be on the Nursing Unit where the opening exists An employee who applies for a minimum vacancy agrees to accept it if selected and, if awarded the vacancy, further agrees not to apply for another vacancy for a period of seven nine (79) calendar daysmonths thereafter. In The preceding sentence will not apply to prevent employees from applying for vacancies in higher-rated classifications within the event nine-month period. Temporary vacancies not expected to exceed three (3) months are not subject to the above posting procedure. If it is expected that the Hospital concludes that no qualified nurses have timely applied during temporary opening will extend three (3) months beyond the preliminary normal posting period in the Nursing Unit, the Hospital may post the opening on the Hospital's Human Resources website. Such Human Resources website postings shall be for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and the posting shall be updated at least every seven (7) calendar days. Nursing Unit preliminary postings and Human Resources website postings may be concurrent if it is unlikely that a designated status nurse from that Nursing Unit will apply. Seniority shall be the determining factor in filling such an opening, provided skill, competence and ability are not overriding factors based on the Hospital opinion of the mandatory established criteria of Hospital and unit based standards and the Employer determines that its staffing patterns and requirements are met. Also, the candidate's previous work experience will be considered. After a decision is made, all applicants who made a timely application will receive a response, and upon request, a written statement of the reason for the decision within ten (10) working days of the request. If the Hospital is unable to transfer a nurse to a vacant position due to patient care considerationsdate, the position may will be posted as a temporary position and will be filled on a temporary basis and by the nurse will be notified in writing as to when the transfer will be expected to occur. The Hospital will make the transfer within sixty (60) calendar daysregular posting procedure.

Job Openings. When Whenever there is a designated status job opening vacancy in any of the work units, notice of the vacancy shall be first posted for seven (7) days on the appropriate bulletin boards in the work unit where the vacancy exists. A job vacancy is defined as a Category A or a Category B position as provided in Article 2 of this Agreement. A change of an employee’s shift and/or work schedule does not constitute a vacancy within the meaning of this Article. The notice of vacancy shall indicate the job title, rate of pay, hours of work, days off and work unit (and location for information purposes only). Employees desiring to apply shall submit application within seven (7) days after the posting to the respective contact person(s). Vacant positions shall first be posted within the work unit where the vacancy occurs for seven (7) work days before the posting will be posted in other work units within the bargaining unit, which the Hospital decides to fill, designated status nurses on University Community or the Nursing Unit general public. Employees of the work unit where the opening has occutTed and who apply in writing vacancy occurs will be given first consideration. Management will give due consideration to the designated Director/Manager seniority among equally qualified applicants from within the seven (7) calendar day preliminary posting period for that Nursing Unit, work unit. Qualified employees currently working within other work units of the bargaining unit will be considered prior to before other applicantsexternal candidates. The preliminary posting will include pertinent !mown aspects of decision to hire an employee into a work unit shall be based on individual skills, experience and work history. An employee from within the work unit, or another work unit, who is not selected for employment shall be offered constructive advice regarding the decision not to select him/her for the position. The final decision shall be made solely by management, including but and shall not limited be subject to the range ofFTE status possibilities, shift, unit, minimum qualifications and total FTE availabilitygrievance procedure. Preliminary posting of such full-time, part-time and temporary job openings shall be on the Nursing Unit where the opening exists An employee who applies for a minimum vacancy agrees to accept it if selected and, if awarded the vacancy, further agrees not to apply for another vacancy for a period of seven nine (79) calendar daysmonths thereafter. In The preceding sentence will not apply to prevent employees from applying for vacancies in higher-rated classifications within the event nine-month period. Temporary vacancies not expected to exceed three (3) months are not subject to the above posting procedure. If it is expected that the Hospital concludes that no qualified nurses have timely applied during the preliminary posting period in the Nursing Unit, the Hospital may post the temporary opening on the Hospital's Human Resources website. Such Human Resources website postings shall be for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and the posting shall be updated at least every seven (7) calendar days. Nursing Unit preliminary postings and Human Resources website postings may be concurrent if it is unlikely that a designated status nurse from that Nursing Unit will apply. Seniority shall be the determining factor in filling such an opening, provided skill, competence and ability are not overriding factors based on the Hospital opinion of the mandatory established criteria of Hospital and unit based standards and the Employer determines that its staffing patterns and requirements are met. Also, the candidate's previous work experience will be considered. After a decision is made, all applicants who made a timely application will receive a response, and upon request, a written statement of the reason for the decision within ten (10) working days of the request. If the Hospital is unable to transfer a nurse to a vacant position due to patient care considerations, the position may be filled on a temporary basis and the nurse will be notified in writing as to when the transfer will be expected to occur. The Hospital will make the transfer within sixty (60) calendar days.extend three

Job Openings. When a designated regular status job opening occurs within the bargaining unitunit (including a change in shift for an existing position), which the Hospital decides to fill, designated status nurses on the Nursing Unit where the opening has occutTed and who apply in writing to the designated Director/Manager within the seven (7) calendar day preliminary posting period for that Nursing Unit, will be considered prior to other applicants. The preliminary posting will include pertinent !mown aspects of the position, including but not limited to the range ofFTE status possibilities, shift, unit, minimum qualifications and total FTE availability. Preliminary posting of such full-time, part-time and temporary job openings shall be on the Nursing Unit where the opening exists for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days. In the event that the Hospital concludes that no qualified nurses have timely applied during the preliminary posting period in the Nursing Unit, the Hospital may post the opening on the Hospital's Human Resources website. Such Human Resources website postings shall be for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and the posting shall be updated at least every seven (7) calendar days. Nursing Unit preliminary postings and Human Resources website postings may be concurrent if it is unlikely that a designated status nurse from that Nursing Unit will apply. Seniority seniority shall be the determining factor in filling such an opening, provided vacancy providing skill, competence competence, ability, and ability current job performance are not overriding factors based on considered equal in the Hospital opinion of the mandatory established criteria Employer based upon objective job relevant criteria. Notice of Hospital a position opening in any Department will be posted in designated areas for at least five (5) business days. Regular full-time and unit based standards and part-time employees will be eligible to bid. The job will be filled by a Department employee, unless the Employer determines that its staffing patterns and requirements are met. Also, the candidate's previous work experience will be considered. After a decision is made, all applicants who made a timely application will receive a response, and upon request, a written statement of the reason for the decision within ten (10) working days of the requestno qualified employee applies. If the Hospital opening is not filled by a Department employee, the position will be filled by a bargaining unit employee eligible to bid unless the Employer determines no qualified employee has applied. An opening shall not be filled until after the posting period is completed. The Department and Hospital-wide lists of all job openings will be updated and posted weekly. To be considered for a job opening, an employee must indicate such interest to the Employer. The Employer will provide an in-house transfer request system and related procedures. If the Employer is unable to transfer a nurse an employee to a vacant position due to patient care considerations, the position may be filled on a temporary basis and the nurse employee will be notified in writing as to when the transfer will be expected to occur. The Hospital All transfers will make be made within ninety (90) days. Employees transferring to a new position shall be subject to a ninety (90) day review period. If the transfer within sixty (60) calendar daysemployee does not successfully complete the review period in the opinion of the Employer, based on job relevant criteria, the employee will be returned to the employee’s prior position, if vacant. If the position has been filled, the employee will be eligible for other available open positions for which the employee is qualified or shall be released from duty and will be placed on the reinstatement roster and provided with recall rights. This procedure shall be subject to the Employer’s right to discipline and discharge for just cause.

Job Openings. Notice of Registered Nurse positions to be filled shall be posted on a previously designated bulletin board or electronically at least five (5) days in advance of filling the position in order to afford presently employed nurses the first opportunity to apply. Posted job openings shall include: classification (FT/PT/PRNrelief/per diem); FTE (when applicable); unit(s)/department(s); and shift (day, evening, nights or SGN). If qualified, nurses presently employed at the Hospital shall have first choice for open positions. To be considered for a regular job opening, the nurse must submit a written application for each posted position. The application will be retained only so long as the position remains vacant. When a designated status regular job opening occurs within the bargaining unit, which the Hospital decides to fill, designated status nurses on the Nursing Unit where the opening has occutTed and who apply in writing to the designated Director/Manager within the seven (7) calendar day preliminary posting period for that Nursing Unit, will be considered prior to other applicants. The preliminary posting will include pertinent !mown aspects of the position, including but not limited to the range ofFTE status possibilities, shift, unit, minimum qualifications and total FTE availability. Preliminary posting of such full-time, part-time and temporary job openings shall be on the Nursing Unit where the opening exists for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days. In the event that the Hospital concludes that no qualified nurses have timely applied during the preliminary posting period in the Nursing Unit, the Hospital may post the opening on the Hospital's Human Resources website. Such Human Resources website postings shall be for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and the posting shall be updated at least every seven (7) calendar days. Nursing Unit preliminary postings and Human Resources website postings may be concurrent if it is unlikely that a designated status nurse from that Nursing Unit will apply. Seniority seniority shall be the determining factor in filling such an openingvacancy providing the applicants’ skills, provided skill, competence ability and ability experience are not overriding factors based on considered substantially equal in the Hospital opinion of the mandatory established Employer, based on objective criteria such as experience/skill in the department and specialty, evaluations, certification and continuing education. In the event advance written notice of Hospital and unit based standards and intent to resign is not received by the Employer determines that its staffing patterns and requirements are met. Alsopursuant to Section 6.2 herein, the candidate's previous work experience will required posting period shall be considered. After a decision is made, all applicants who made a timely application will receive a response, and upon request, a written statement of the reason for the decision within ten (10) working days of the requestwaived in filling that position. If the Hospital Employer is unable to transfer a nurse to a vacant position pursuant to this section due to patient care considerationsconsiderations or departmental needs, the position may be filled on a temporary basis and the nurse will be notified in writing advised as to when the transfer will may be expected to occuroccur in the future. The Hospital Employees transferring to a new position requiring a preceptor will make be subject to a ninety (90) day review period following completion of the transfer within sixty preceptor ship. If the nurse does not successfully complete the preceptor ship or the review period in the opinion of the Employer, the nurse will be returned to the nurse’s prior position, if vacant. If the position has been filled, the nurse will be eligible for other available open positions for which the nurse is qualified or shall be released from duty and will be placed on the Recall Roster (607.3) calendar daysand provided with recall rights.