Payment Process, RN Certification

Overview

Southern California Kaiser Permanente, in partnership with United Nurses Association of California/Union of Healthcare Professionals (UNAC/UHCP), agreed during recent 2005 Contract Negotiations to offer "Recognition Payment" for Registered Nurses (RNs).

This new contract language will provide an opportunity to RNs who have obtained Certification through an agreed upon National Nursing Certification Organization to receive an initial $500 "Recognition Payment."

Registered Nurses who recertify following the initial "Recognition Payment" will receive a "Recertification Payment of $250.

"Recognition Payments" and "Recertification Payments" are limited to one (1) National Certification per Registered Nurse.

Procedure

• Manager to follow the flow chart once the RN has completed the certification.

 

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