PRN 4 Nurses Clause Samples
The "PRN 4 Nurses" clause establishes the terms under which nurses are engaged on an as-needed (pro re nata, or PRN) basis, specifically referencing a group or category labeled as "4 Nurses." This clause typically outlines the conditions for scheduling, compensation, and responsibilities for these nurses, such as how shifts are assigned or how availability is communicated. Its core practical function is to provide flexibility in staffing by allowing the organization to call upon a set group of nurses when additional support is required, thereby addressing fluctuating patient care needs and ensuring adequate coverage.
PRN 4 Nurses. 5 Minimum work availability requirement for shifts where the District 6 has needs, for an average twelve (12)-month cycle:
7 1. Mutual commitment to one hundred (100) scheduled shifts 8 per twelve (12)-month period that follows the Hours of Work 9 in Article 5, except for references to PTO and Pattern (Set) 10 Schedules.
12 2. Two (2) shifts or more per week unless time off is approved.
14 3. Two (2) holiday shifts per twelve (12)-month period.
16 4. ACLS and NRP Certifications required for Acute. 18 5. Must provide proof of health insurance coverage. 20 PRN Nurses are not required to attain or maintain ED or OB 21 certification requirements. However, if a PRN Nurse has OB or ED 22 certification, they are eligible for certification pay. Tuition for 23 classes required to maintain certification will be paid. Time and 24 travel expenses are subject to individual management approval 25 based on need and ▇▇▇▇▇’s average hours worked. 27 In cases of low census, PRN Nurses will be called off in the 28 following order: PRN 3, PRN 2, PRN 1, then PRN 4 (provided the 29 nursing team remaining is fully qualified to perform the work 30 needed).