Common use of Sabbatical Leave Clause in Contracts

Sabbatical Leave. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of leave from a registered nurse’s customary work to acquire new skills and training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, providing health care in underserved areas, publishing. Registered nurses are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) years of continuous regular employment as a registered nurse. An employee who qualifies may request 1) a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, or 2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen (13) years of continuous regular employment. Registered nurses granted a sabbatical will receive fringe benefits consistent with their FTE level, subject to the availability of insurance coverage, and will retain their seniority. The total number of sabbatical leaves that may be granted during any one (1) year will not exceed ten (10). An employee granted a sabbatical agrees to return to employment with KFHPWA following sabbatical for at least one (1) year. Employees returning from sabbatical leave of no more than six (6) months shall be reinstated to their prior position. Thereafter, employees will be reinstated to the first available position. An employee is eligible to apply for another sabbatical only after seven (7) years have elapsed after the original sabbatical leave. The education committee under Article 14.1 shall recommend criteria for selection of the candidates and other guidelines for administering the sabbatical leave.

Sabbatical Leave. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of leave from a registered nursePT or OT’s customary work to acquire new skills and training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, providing health care in underserved areas, publishing. Registered nurses PTs and OTs are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) years of continuous regular employment as a registered nursean OT or PT. An employee who qualifies may request 1) a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, or 2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen (13) years of continuous regular employment. Registered nurses OTs and PTs granted a sabbatical will receive fringe benefits consistent with their FTE level, subject to the availability of insurance coverage, and will retain their PTO accrued and seniority. The total number of sabbatical leaves that may be granted during any one (1) year will not exceed ten three (103). Applications for sabbatical leave shall be presented to the employee's immediate supervisor. The scheduling and authorization to take such leave shall be determined solely by the Employer. Arrangements which are satisfactory to the Employer must be made for coverage or replacement of the staff member's services while the staff member is on sabbatical leave. An employee granted a sabbatical agrees to return to employment with KFHPWA following sabbatical for at least one (1) year. Employees returning from sabbatical leave of no more than six (6) months shall be reinstated to their prior position. Thereafter, employees will be reinstated to the first available position. An employee is eligible to apply for another sabbatical only after seven (7) years have elapsed after the original sabbatical leave. The education labor management committee under Article 14.1 shall recommend criteria for selection of the candidates and other guidelines for administering the sabbatical leave.

Sabbatical Leave. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of unpaid leave from a registered nurse’s customary work to acquire new skills and or training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, providing health care in underserved areas, areas and publishing. Registered nurses Nurses are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) calendar years of regular and continuous regular full-time employment as a registered nursenurse with the Employer. An employee who qualifies may request (1) a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, months or (2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen fifteen (1315) years on a continuous full-time basis. Applications must be forwarded to the Chief Nurse Executive at least ninety (90) days prior to the proposed starting date of continuous regular employmentthe sabbatical leave. Registered nurses Nurses granted a sabbatical will receive fringe be able to self-pay medical, dental and life insurance benefits consistent with their FTE level, subject to the availability of insurance coverage, and will retain their seniority. The total number of sabbatical leaves that may be granted during any one (1) calendar year will not exceed ten three (103). An employee granted a sabbatical agrees to return to regular employment with KFHPWA the Hospital following sabbatical for at least one (1) year. Employees returning from sabbatical leave of no more than six (6) months shall be reinstated to their prior position, provided they have pursued the professional activities as outlined above. Thereafter, employees will be reinstated to the first available positionposition for which they are qualified. Within forty-five (45) days of returning from a sabbatical leave, the nurse will provide a report(s) regarding the knowledge gained while on leave to the Chief Nurse Executive and/or the nursing staff in a format mutually agreed upon. An employee is eligible to apply for another sabbatical only after seven (7) years have elapsed after the original sabbatical leave. The education committee under Article 14.1 shall recommend criteria for selection of final decision to grant or deny a sabbatical will be made by the candidates and other guidelines for administering the sabbatical leaveChief Nurse Executive.

Sabbatical Leave. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of unpaid leave from a registered nurse’s customary work to acquire new skills and or training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, providing health care in underserved areas, areas and publishing. Registered nurses Nurses are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) calendar years of regular and continuous regular full-time employment as a registered nursenurse with the Employer. An employee who qualifies may request (1) a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, months or (2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen fifteen (1315) years on a continuous full-time basis. Applications must be forwarded to the Chief Nurse Executive at least ninety (90) days prior to the proposed starting date of continuous regular employmentthe sabbatical leave. Registered nurses Nurses granted a sabbatical will receive fringe be able to self- pay medical, dental and life insurance benefits consistent with their FTE level, subject to the availability of insurance coverage, and will retain their seniority. The total number of sabbatical leaves that may be granted during any one (1) calendar year will not exceed ten three (103). An employee granted a sabbatical agrees to return to regular employment with KFHPWA the Hospital following sabbatical for at least one (1) year. Employees returning from sabbatical leave of no more than six (6) months shall be reinstated to their prior position, provided they have pursued the professional activities as outlined above. Thereafter, employees will be reinstated to the first available positionposition for which they are qualified. Within forty-five (45) days of returning from a sabbatical leave, the nurse will provide a report(s) regarding the knowledge gained while on leave to the Chief Nurse Executive and/or the nursing staff in a format mutually agreed upon. An employee is eligible to apply for another sabbatical only after seven (7) years have elapsed after the original sabbatical leave. The education committee under Article 14.1 shall recommend criteria for selection of final decision to grant or deny a sabbatical will be made by the candidates and other guidelines for administering the sabbatical leaveChief Nurse Executive.

Sabbatical Leave. The Employer will establish a sabbatical leave. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of unpaid leave from a registered nursean employee’s customary work to acquire new skills and or training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, and providing health care in underserved areas, areas and publishing. Registered nurses Employees are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) calendar years of continuous regular employment as a registered nurseemployee with the Employer. An employee who qualifies may request (1) a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, months or (2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen (13) years years. Applications must be forwarded to the Employer at least ninety (90) days prior to the proposed starting date of continuous regular employmentthe sabbatical leave. Registered nurses Employees granted a sabbatical will receive fringe benefits consistent with their FTE levelbe able to participate in COBRA, subject to the eligibility for and availability of insurance coverage, and will retain their seniority. The total number of sabbatical leaves that may be granted during any one (1) calendar year will not exceed ten three (103). An employee granted a sabbatical agrees to return to regular employment with KFHPWA the Medical Center following sabbatical for at least one (1) year. Employees returning from sabbatical leave of no more than six thirty (630) months days shall be reinstated to their prior position, provided they have pursued the activities as outlined above. Thereafter, employees will be reinstated to the first available positionposition for which they are qualified. Within forty-five (45) days of returning from a sabbatical leave, the employee will provide a report(s) regarding the knowledge gained while on leave to the Employer and/or the staff in a format mutually agreed upon. An employee is eligible to apply for another sabbatical only after seven (7) years have elapsed after the original sabbatical leave. The education committee under Article 14.1 shall recommend criteria for selection of final decision to grant or deny a sabbatical will be made by the candidates and other guidelines for administering the sabbatical leaveEmployer.

Sabbatical Leave. The Hospital will offer nurses sabbatical leaves as provided below. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of unpaid leave from a registered nurse’s customary work to acquire new skills and or training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., activities full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, providing health care in underserved areas, or publishing. Registered nurses Nurses are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) calendar years of continuous regular employment as a registered nursenurse with the Employer. An employee A nurse who qualifies may request (1) a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, months or (2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen (13) years of continuous regular employmentcalendar years. Registered nurses Nurses granted a sabbatical will receive fringe benefits consistent with their FTE level, subject to the availability of insurance coverage, and will retain their seniority. The total number of sabbatical leaves that may be granted during any one (1) calendar year will not exceed ten three (103). The Chief Nursing Officer will have the final determination on the number of nurses who may be on sabbatical at any one time. An employee granted a sabbatical agrees to return to regular employment with KFHPWA the Hospital following sabbatical for at least one (1) year. Employees Nurses returning from sabbatical leave of no more than six ninety (690) months days shall be reinstated to their prior position. Thereafter, employees nurses will be reinstated to the first available positioncomparable position for which they are qualified. An employee Within forty-five (45) days of returning from sabbatical leave, the nurse will provide reports regarding the knowledge gained while on leave to the appropriate Director and the nursing staff in a format mutually agreed upon. A nurse is eligible to apply for another sabbatical only after seven (7) calendar years have elapsed after returning from the original previous sabbatical leave. The education committee under Article 14.1 shall recommend criteria for selection of final decision to grant or deny a sabbatical will be made by the candidates and other guidelines for administering the sabbatical leaveChief Nursing Officer.

Sabbatical Leave. The Hospital will establish a sabbatical leave. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of unpaid leave from a registered nurse’s customary work to acquire new skills and or training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, providing health care in underserved areas, publishing. Registered nurses Nurses are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) calendar years of continuous regular employment as a registered nursenurse with the Hospital. An employee who qualifies may request (1) a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, months or (2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen (13) years of continuous regular employmentyears. Registered nurses Nurses granted a sabbatical will receive fringe be able to self-pay medical, dental and life insurance benefits consistent with their FTE level, subject to the availability of insurance coverage, and will retain their seniority. The total number of sabbatical leaves that may be granted during any one (1) calendar year will not exceed ten three (103). An employee granted a sabbatical agrees to return to regular employment with KFHPWA the Hospital following sabbatical for at least one (1) year. Employees returning from sabbatical leave of no more than six (6) months shall be reinstated to their prior position. Thereafter, employees will be reinstated to the first available positionposition for which they are qualified. Within forty-five (45) days of returning from a sabbatical leave, the nurse will provide a report(s) regarding the knowledge gained while on leave to the Chief Nursing Officer and/or the nursing staff in a format mutually agreed upon. An employee is eligible to apply for another sabbatical only after seven (7) years have elapsed after the original sabbatical leave. The education committee under Article 14.1 shall recommend criteria for selection of final decision to grant or deny a sabbatical will be made by the candidates and other guidelines for administering the sabbatical leaveChief Nursing Officer.

Sabbatical Leave. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of leave from a registered nursean employee’s customary work to acquire new skills and training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time in order to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., activities such as full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, providing health care healthcare in underserved areas, or publishing. Registered nurses Employees are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) years of continuous regular employment as a registered nursein an eligible job classification at Group Health. An Subject to management approval, an employee who qualifies may request 1) be granted a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, months or 2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen (13) years of continuous regular employmentyears. Registered nurses Employees granted a sabbatical will receive fringe benefits consistent with their FTE levelremain covered by the medical and dental plans in which they are already enrolled and life insurance and long-term disability in which they are already enrolled, subject to the availability of insurance coverage, and the coverage under the current terms of the plan. Employees granted a sabbatical will retain their previously accrued seniority. The total number of sabbatical leaves that may be granted during any one (1) year will not exceed ten five (105). An employee granted a sabbatical agrees to return to employment with KFHPWA the Employer following sabbatical for at least one (1) year. Employees returning from a sabbatical leave of no more than six (6) months shall will be reinstated to their prior position. Thereafter, employees will be reinstated to the first available positionposition for which the employee is qualified. An employee is eligible to apply for another sabbatical only after seven (7) years have elapsed after the original sabbatical leave. The education committee under Article 14.1 shall may recommend criteria for selection of the candidates and other guidelines the Employer establishes for administering the sabbatical leave.

Sabbatical Leave. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of leave from a registered nursean employee’s customary work to acquire new skills and training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time in order to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., activities such as full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, providing health care healthcare in underserved areas, or publishing. Registered nurses Employees are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) years of continuous regular employment as a registered nursein an eligible job classification at Group Health. An employee who qualifies may request 1) a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, months or 2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen (13) years of continuous regular employmentyears. Registered nurses Employees granted a sabbatical will receive fringe benefits consistent with their FTE levelremain covered by the medical and dental plans in which they are already enrolled and life insurance and long-term disability in which they are already enrolled, subject to the availability of insurance coverage, and the coverage under the current terms of the plan. Employees granted a sabbatical will retain their previously accrued seniority. The total number of sabbatical leaves that may be granted during any one (1) year will not exceed ten five (105). An employee granted a sabbatical agrees to return to employment with KFHPWA the Employer following sabbatical for at least one (1) year. Employees returning from a sabbatical leave of no more than six (6) months shall will be reinstated to their prior position. Thereafter, employees will be reinstated to the first available positionposition for which the employee is qualified. An employee is eligible to apply for another sabbatical only after seven (7) years have elapsed after the original sabbatical leave. The education committee under Article 14.1 shall may recommend criteria for selection of the candidates and other guidelines the Employer establishes for administering the sabbatical leave.

Sabbatical Leave. The Employer will establish a sabbatical leave. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of unpaid leave from a registered nurse’s customary work to acquire new skills and or training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, providing health care in underserved areas, publishing. Registered nurses Nurses are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) calendar years of continuous regular employment as a registered nursenurse with the Employer. An employee who qualifies may request (1) a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, months or (2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen (13) years of continuous regular employmentyears. Registered nurses Nurses granted a sabbatical will receive fringe be able to self-pay medical, dental and life insurance benefits consistent with their FTE level, subject to the availability of insurance coverage, and will retain their seniority. The total number of sabbatical leaves that may be granted during any one (1) calendar year will not exceed ten three (103). An employee granted a sabbatical agrees to return to regular employment with KFHPWA the Medical Center following sabbatical for at least one (1) year. Employees returning from sabbatical leave of no more than six (6) months shall be reinstated to their prior position. Thereafter, employees will be reinstated to the first available positionposition for which they are qualified. Within forty-five (45) days of returning from a sabbatical leave, the nurse will provide a report(s) regarding the knowledge gained while on leave to the Director of Nursing and/or the nursing staff in a format mutually agreed upon. An employee is eligible to apply for another sabbatical only after seven (7) years have elapsed after the original sabbatical leave. The education committee under Article 14.1 shall recommend criteria for selection final decision to grant or deny a sabbatical will be made by the Director of the candidates and other guidelines for administering the sabbatical leaveNursing Services.

Sabbatical Leave. The Hospital will offer nurses sabbatical leaves as provided below. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of unpaid leave from a registered nurse’s customary work to acquire new skills and or training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., activities full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, providing health care in underserved areas, or publishing. Registered nurses Nurses are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) calendar years of continuous regular employment as a registered nursenurse with the Employer. An employee A nurse who qualifies may request (1) a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, months or (2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen (13) years of continuous regular employmentcalendar years. Registered nurses Nurses granted a sabbatical will receive fringe benefits consistent with their FTE level, subject to the availability of insurance coverage, and will retain their seniority. The total number of sabbatical leaves that may be granted during any one (1) calendar year will not exceed ten three (103). The Chief Nursing Officer will have the final determination on the number of nurses who may be on sabbatical at any one time. An employee granted a sabbatical agrees to return to regular employment with KFHPWA the Hospital following sabbatical for at least one (1) year. Employees Nurses returning from sabbatical leave of no more than six ninety (690) months days shall be reinstated to their prior position. Thereafter, employees nurses will be reinstated to the first available positioncomparable position for which they are qualified. An employee Within forty-five (45) days of returning from sabbatical leave, the nurse will provide reports regarding the knowledge gained while on leave to the appropriate Director and the nursing staff in a format mutually agreed upon. A nurse is eligible to apply for another sabbatical only after seven (7) calendar years have elapsed after returning from the original previous sabbatical leave. The education committee under Article 14.1 shall recommend criteria for selection of final decision to grant or deny a sabbatical will be made by the candidates and other guidelines for administering the sabbatical leave.Chief Nursing Officer.‌

Sabbatical Leave. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of leave from a registered nursean employee’s customary work to acquire new skills and training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time in order to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., activities such as full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, providing health care healthcare in underserved areas, or publishing. Registered nurses Employees are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) years of continuous regular employment as a registered nursein an eligible job classification at KFHPWA. An Subject to management approval, an employee who qualifies may request 1) be granted a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, months or 2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen (13) years of continuous regular employmentyears. Registered nurses Employees granted a sabbatical will receive fringe benefits consistent with their FTE levelremain covered by the medical and dental plans in which they are already enrolled and life insurance and long-term disability in which they are already enrolled, subject to the availability of insurance coverage, and the coverage under the current terms of the plan. Employees granted a sabbatical will retain their previously accrued seniority. The total number of sabbatical leaves that may be granted during any one (1) year will not exceed ten five (105). An employee granted a sabbatical agrees to return to employment with KFHPWA the Employer following sabbatical for at least one (1) year. Employees returning from a sabbatical leave of no more than six (6) months shall will be reinstated to their prior position. Thereafter, employees will be reinstated to the first available positionposition for which the employee is qualified. An employee is eligible to apply for another sabbatical only after seven (7) years have elapsed after the original sabbatical leave. The education committee under Article 14.1 shall may recommend criteria for selection of the candidates and other guidelines the Employer establishes for administering the sabbatical leave.

Sabbatical Leave. The Employer will establish a sabbatical leave. The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to provide an extended period of unpaid leave from a registered nurse’s customary work to acquire new skills and or training. The sabbatical makes available the necessary time to pursue significant professional development activities, e.g., full-time academic study, participation in research projects, foreign travel to examine alternative health care options, providing health care in underserved areas, publishing. Registered nurses Nurses are eligible for their first sabbatical after working a minimum of ten (10) calendar years of continuous regular employment as a registered nursenurse with the Employer. An employee who qualifies may request (1) a sabbatical of up to six (6) months, months or (2) a sabbatical of up to one (1) year after working thirteen (13) years of continuous regular employmentyears. Registered nurses Nurses granted a sabbatical will receive fringe medical, dental and life insurance benefits consistent with their FTE level, subject to the availability of insurance coverage, and will retain their seniority. The total number of sabbatical leaves that may be granted during any one (1) calendar year will not exceed ten three (103). An employee granted a sabbatical agrees to return to regular employment with KFHPWA the Hospital following sabbatical for at least one (1) year. Employees returning from sabbatical leave of no more than six (6) months shall be reinstated to their prior position. Thereafter, employees will be reinstated to the first available positionposition for which they are qualified. Within forty-five (45) days of returning from a sabbatical leave, the nurse will provide a report(s) regarding the knowledge gained while on leave to the Director of Nursing and/or the nursing staff in a format mutually agreed upon. An employee is eligible to apply for another sabbatical only after seven (7) years have elapsed after the original sabbatical leave. The education committee under Article 14.1 shall recommend criteria for selection of the candidates and other guidelines for administering the sabbatical leave.seven