Retention Bonus Program (Pilot). At the Appointing Authority’s discretion, a Retention Bonus Program may be administered in support of the Appointing Authority’s retention of nurses. If the Appointing Authority chooses to administer a Program, the benefits must be made available to all eligible nurses employed by the Appointing Authority, based on the criteria below. A. The nurse must meet the following conditions at the time the 2021 - 2023 agreement is effective to be eligible for the discretionary bonus: 1. Has been at the maximum salary rate for their MNA covered job classification for six (6) or more months; and 2. Has demonstrated consistent satisfactory or better job performance. OR 1. Has been in an MNA covered job classification for at least one (1) year of continuous service with the agency and less than six (6) years of continuous state service in an MNA covered job classification; and 2. Has demonstrated consistent satisfactory or better job performance. B. At the sole discretion of the Appointing Authority, additional classes may be added to the Retention Bonus Program with advance notice to the Association. C. The total Retention bonus award a nurse will receive will be up to $2500 (and no less than $500). Such payments may be granted once per fiscal year. The nurse must be a current employee and in a position covered by MNA at the payment time. D. The Retention Bonus Program (Pilot) will become effective upon implementation of the 2021 - 2023 agreement and will remain in effect until a successor agreement is implemented. This section is not grievable or arbitrable under the provisions of this Agreement.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement