Seasonal Registered Nurse-Emergency Services - ED - Emergency Department

Seasonal Registered Nurse-Emergency Services

Seasonal Registered Nurse

Increase the elasticity of our current staffing model. Seasonal staffing model allows more adequate staffing coverage for departments experiencing high volume and acuity during winter months. It also improves the ability to flex staffing numbers down during summer months. Improve associate satisfaction with their ability to balance work and life. Decrease the use of premium pay for units experiencing seasonal fluctuations.

The pediatric Emergency Department (ED) at Nemours is a 44 bed Department, fully equipped to handle any kind of pediatric emergency in patients from birth to age 18.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The seasonal staffing program will begin effective September 1st through May 31st each year. Associates work 1.0 FTE from September 1st through May 31st. and prn from June 1st through August 31st each year. Associates are required to work 1 clinical shift per month plus 1 floating shift, or as otherwise determined by unit need. (See Appendix A for eligibility and shift structure)

SCHEDULING

• Associates in the Seasonal Staffing Program will be hired to work in unit specific combination of shifts at 1.0 FTE during the months from September 1st through May 31st. The seasonal staffing hours are defined by department management. Deviations from the time frame can only be approved by the Department Manager in consultation with senior leadership.
• Associates in the Seasonal Staffing Program are required to meet the department call requirement per unit expectations and 1 clinical shift per month during the summer months beginning June 1 through August 31st. Associates are also eligible for additional time over planned 3- 4 shifts during summer months

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