Common use of Probationary Nurses Clause in Contracts

Probationary Nurses. A nurse who has been hired by the Hospital on a full-time or part- time basis and who has been continuously employed by the Hospital for less than ninety (90) days or a nurse who has been hired by the Hospital on a per diem basis and who has been continuously employed by the Hospital for less than six (6) months shall be defined as a “probationary” nurse. After ninety (90) days, for full-time and part-time status of continuous employment, the nurse shall attain regular status unless specifically advised by the Hospital in writing of an extended probationary period up to an additional ninety (90) days. During the probationary period, a nurse may be terminated without notice, without cause, and without recourse to the grievance procedure. The Hospital will advise the nurse, in writing, of the reason for termination. Probationary nurses shall not be required to give twenty-one (21) days’ notice of intent to terminate.

Probationary Nurses. A nurse who has been hired by the Hospital on a full-time or part- part time basis and who has been continuously employed by the Hospital for less than ninety (90) days or a nurse who has been hired by the Hospital on a per diem basis and who has been continuously employed by the Hospital for less than six (6) months shall be defined as a “"probationary” " nurse. After ninety (90) days, for full-time and part-time status of continuous employment, the nurse shall attain regular status unless specifically advised by the Hospital in writing of an extended probationary period up to an additional ninety (90) days. During the probationary period, a nurse may be terminated without notice, without cause, and without recourse to the grievance procedure. The Hospital will advise the nurse, in writing, of the reason for termination. Probationary nurses shall not be required to give twenty-one (21) days’ ' notice of intent to terminate.