Common use of Preceptor Program Clause in Contracts

Preceptor Program. Section 1: The Employer shall establish a Preceptor Program. The purpose of the Preceptor Program will be to have “preceptors” provide individualized assistance and attention to newly hired Staff Nurses in order to facilitate their transition into the organization. Section 2: Preceptors will be selected by the Employer based upon such factors as clinical competency, communication and interpersonal skills, and a minimum of six (6) months with the Employer. Each Preceptor will receive appropriate formal training prior to beginning work as a preceptor. Section 3: The Employer shall have the right to remove someone as a preceptor provided the preceptor receives progressive discipline relating to her/his failure to appropriately function as a preceptor. Any preceptor may withdraw from preceptor status at any time by providing written notice to the Employer. In addition, the Employer may provide orientation for newly hired staff nurses through other means and methods but not to replace the role and work of the preceptors. Removal of the Preceptor designation shall not be arbitrable. Section 4: Preceptors shall be paid a differential of two dollars ($2.00) per hour for all hours paid during the time the employee holds the “preceptor” designation. Section 5: Preceptors shall have a reduced case load while they are precepting.

Preceptor Program. Section 1: The Employer shall establish a Preceptor Program. The purpose of the Preceptor Program will be to have “preceptors” provide individualized assistance and attention to newly hired Staff Nurses in order to facilitate their transition into the organization. Section 2: Preceptors will be selected by the Employer based upon such factors as clinical competency, communication and interpersonal skills, and a minimum of six (6) months with the Employer. Each Preceptor will receive appropriate formal training prior to beginning work as a preceptor. Section 3: The Employer shall have the right to remove someone as a preceptor provided the preceptor receives progressive discipline relating to her/his failure to appropriately function as a preceptor. Any preceptor may withdraw from preceptor status at any time by providing written notice to the Employer. In addition, the Employer may provide orientation for newly hired staff nurses through other means and methods but not to replace the role and work of the preceptors. Removal of the Preceptor designation shall not be arbitrable. Section 4: Preceptors shall be paid a differential of two dollars Two Dollars ($2.00) per hour for all hours paid during the time the employee holds the “preceptor” designation. Section 5: Preceptors shall have a reduced case load while they are precepting.