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University of CaliforniaandCalifornia Nurses AssociationAgreementREGISTERED NURSE UNITSeptember 28, 2018 – October 31, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTSArticle NumberArticle TitleARTICLE 1RECOGNITION1ARTICLE 2BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATIONS3ARTICLE 3POSITIONS8ARTICLE 4PER DIEM NURSE10ARTICLE 5NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT13ARTICLE 6EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT . 13ARTICLE 7PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE COMMITTEE. 15ARTICLE 8STAFFING . 17ARTICLE 9PROBATIONARY PERIOD . 19ARTICLE 10ACTING APPOINTMENTS . 20ARTICLE 11WORK RULES . 20ARTICLE 12PERFORMANCE EVALUATION . 20ARTICLE 13JOB POSTING . 21ARTICLE 14HOURS OF WORK . 22ARTICLE 15BENEFITS . 30ARTICLE 16HEALTH AND SAFETY . 31ARTICLE 17VACATION . 35ARTICLE 18HOLIDAYS . 37ARTICLE 19SICK LEAVEARTICLE 20LEAVES OF ABSENCE . 42ARTICLE 21MILITARY LEAVE . 63ARTICLE 22WORK-INCURRED INJURY OR ILLNESS66ARTICLE 23LAYOFF & REDUCTION IN TIME68ARTICLE 24MEDICAL SEPARATION76ARTICLE 25RESIGNATION78ARTICLE 26CORRECTIVE ACTION, DISCIPLINE AND DISCHARGE78ARTICLE 27GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE80ARTICLE 28ARBITRATION85ARTICLE 29ASSOCIATION RIGHTS88ARTICLE 30ASSOCIATION PAYROLL DEDUCTION93ARTICLE 31NURSE LISTS & DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRACTS9540
ARTICLE 32LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR UNION BUSINESS96ARTICLE 33MANAGEMENT RIGHTS98ARTICLE 34INDEMNITY99ARTICLE 35NO STRIKES99ARTICLE 36SEVERABILITY99ARTICLE 37WAIVER99ARTICLE 38DURATION100ARTICLE 39RELEASE TIME FOR BARGAINING100ARTICLE 40COMPENSATION101ARTICLE 41PARKING104ARTICLE 42NEW TECHNOLOGY104ARTICLE 43DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION105AppendicesAPPENDIX AWAGE TABLES106APPENDIX B-1ENUMERATION OF UNIVERSITY BENEFITS234APPENDIX B-2RETIREE HEALTH ELIGIBILITY238APPENDIX CVACATION CREDIT TABLES239APPENDIX DHOLIDAY PAY FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES241APPENDIX EPARKING242APPENDIX FMEETING ROOMS AND BULLETIN BOARDS246APPENDIX GMEDICAL CENTER/CAMPUS/LABORATORYDESIGNATED GRIEVANCE OFFICE256SICK LEAVE CREDIT TABLE260APPENDIX HSide letters2018 UCRP SIDELETTER261SIDE LETTER ON SYMPATHY STRIKE PARTICIPATION262SIDELETTER CONCERNINIG ADHERENCE TO ARTICLE 16263SIDELETTER TRANSPORT TEAMS AT UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH LOCATIONS264STUDENT HEALTH NURSE REPRESENTATIVE ATTENDANCEAT MONTHLY ASSOCIATION MEETINGS265FACT-FINDING SETTLEMENT266MANAGEMENT RIGHTS - DELETION OF MERIT PAY SECTION267UC DAVIS HEALTH SYSTEM TRANSPLANT COORDINATORS268
SIDELETTER REGARDING NP CAREER LADDER FOR INTERNAL STAFF270SIDE LETTER ON UCSF CRNAs271SIDE LETTER REGARDING STAFFING BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANFRANCISCO (UCSF) AND CALIFORNIA NURSES ASSOCIATIONS (CNA). 272SIDE LETTER UCSF MEDICAL CENTER AND THE CALIFORNIA NURSES ASSOCIATIONWITH REGARDS TO RELEASE TIME FOR NURSE REPRESENTATIVES AND CHIEF NURSEREPRESENTATIVES. 273EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT274MEMORANDUM OF THE NEGOTIATORS275INDEX276NOTES278
PREAMBLEThis Memorandum of Understanding, hereinafter referred to the “Agreement”, is entered into by andbetween The Regents of the University of California, a corporation, hereinafter referred to as the“University” or “Management”, and the California Nurses Association, hereinafter referred to as the“Association”.ARTICLE 1RECOGNITIONA.B.GENERAL CONDITIONS1.The University hereby recognizes the Association as the sole and exclusive representativefor the purpose of collective bargaining for all Nurses in the classifications listed below,excluding those classifications and/or Nurses designated as managerial, supervisory, orconfidential as defined in the Higher Education Employer Employee Relations Act andall UC student Nurses whose employment is contingent upon their status as students.2.The term "Nurse", "employee", or "employees" as used in this Agreement shall refer toNurses mentioned above who are within the bargaining unit covered by this Agreement.NEW CLASSIFICATIONS1.2.When the University creates a new Registered Nurse classification and title, theUniversity shall mail a notice to the Association of the bargaining unit assignment, if any,of such classification. The Association shall have thirty (30) calendar days after mailingof such notice to contest the University's assignment of the newly createdclassification/title to a bargaining unit, or to an employee grouping which has not beenassigned to a bargaining unit. Nurses shall not be assigned to the newly establishedclassification until the bargaining unit assignment is either agreed to or resolved byPERB.a.If the Association contests the bargaining unit assignment of the newly createdclassification/title within thirty (30) calendar day notice period, the Universityand the Association shall meet and confer in an effort to reach agreement on thebargaining unit assignment for the classification. If the parties are unable toreach agreement regarding the bargaining unit assignment of thetitle/classification, the dispute shall be submitted to PERB for resolution.b.If the Association does not contest the bargaining unit assignment of the newlycreated position within the thirty (30) calendar day notice period, the unitassignment of the new classification shall be deemed agreeable to the parties andNurses shall be assigned to the newly created classificationIf the new classification is in the bargaining unit in accordance with the provisions of§B.1., above, the University and the Association shall meet and confer regarding thesalary range and ancillary pay practices for that new classification.1
C.D.RECLASSIFICATION FROM UNIT TO NON-UNIT POSITIONS1.In the event the University believes that a Registered Nurse position should bereclassified or designated for exclusion with the result that the position would beremoved from the unit, it shall notify the Association in writing.2.If the Association disagrees with the University's proposed removal of positions from thebargaining unit, the University may submit the dispute to PERB for resolution. If theAssociation does not contest the reclassification or designation for exclusion within thethirty (30) calendar day notification period, the unit assignment of the position shall bedeemed agreeable to the parties. Nurses shall not be reclassified or excluded from thebargaining unit until agreement is reached by the Association and the University orresolved by PERB.CLASSIFICATIONS COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENTThe classifications covered by this Agreement are listed below.Title CodeTitle600.1Occupational Health Nurse I600.2Occupational Health Nurse II742.1Nurse9110Transplant Coordinator I9111Transplant Coordinator II9119Per Diem Nurse9121Per Diem Senior Nurse Anesthetist9122Per Diem Nurse Anesthetist9123Resource Per Diem Nurse9134Administrative Nurse I9137Clinical Nurse IV9138Clinical Nurse III9139Clinical Nurse II9140Clinical Nurse I9141Coordinator Nurse9143Senior Nurse Anesthetist9144Nurse Anesthetist9146Nurse Practitioner III9147Nurse Practitioner II9148Nurse Practitioner I9160Per Diem Nurse Practitioner9114Per Diem Home Health Nurse2
9116Home Health Nurse III9117Home Health Nurse II9118Home Health Nurse IARTICLE 2BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATIONSA.CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTIONSA brief description of the titles and classifications in this unit is set forth below. It is understoodby the parties that these descriptions are intended to be general and that specific descriptions andrequirements for positions in these titles and classes are contained in the University'sclassification specifications:1.Clinical Nurse I (9140) – Under close supervision, incumbents apply the theoreticalconcepts of nursing to clinical practice by performing routine patient care assignmentsand established nursing procedures in controlled patient care situations. This entry levelclass requires possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license.2.Clinical Nurse II (9139) – Under general supervision, incumbents perform establishednursing procedures using clinical knowledge to care for patients. This operational levelclass requires possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license and at least six(6) months of clinical experience.3.Clinical Nurse III (9138) – Under general supervision, incumbents are typicallyassigned complex cases which require the exercise of professional judgment to recognizenon-routine patient care situations which have less predictable outcomes and develop andapply solutions. Incumbent may provide clinical supervision and evaluation for otherhealth care personnel. This lead/senior level class requires possession of a validCalifornia Registered Nurse license, graduation from an accredited nursing program anda Diploma or Associate degree with two (2) years of clinical experience; or aBaccalaureate degree in Nursing with one (1) year of clinical experience; or a Mastersdegree in Nursing with six (6) months of clinical experience; or an equivalentcombination of education and relevant experience.4.Clinical Nurse IV (9137) – Under general direction, incumbents assess health needs,plan and evaluate care for patients with complex health problems, and may recommendnursing standards. Incumbents utilize specialized knowledge and skills for patient care,supervision, evaluation, and teaching; and may act as resource persons within theorganization and/or community. This specialist level class requires possession of a validCalifornia Registered Nurse license, one (1) or more years of clinical experience with atleast six (6) months in the area of specialization and a Masters degree or an equivalentcombination of education and relevant experience.5.Nurse Coordinator (9141) – Under general direction, incumbents provide expert nursingcare for patients with a variety of complex treatment options. The Nursing Coordinatorserves as a contact point for patients, referring physicians, staff and the coordination andfacilitation of the care of the patient in specialty areas. The Nursing Coordinator provides3
leadership for collaborative patient care with emphasis on education and continuity ofpatient care for the entire period of care including inpatient, outpatient or both.Requirements for this position include possession of a valid California Registered Nurselicense and graduation from an accredited nursing program and a Diploma or Associatedegree in Nursing or a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, and a minimum of three (3)years of clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevantexperience. One year of clinical experience must be in the area of specialization.6.Nurse Practitioner I (9148) – Under supervision, incumbents in accordance withstandardized procedures, perform physical examinations and treat common episodic andchronic health care problems with an emphasis on health maintenance and diseaseprevention through education and counseling. This entry level class requires possessionof a valid California Registered Nurse license and current certification as a NursePractitioner in accordance with applicable law. Other specific qualifications may also berequired by individual user departments.7.Nurse Practitioner II (9147) – Under direction, in accordance with standardizedprocedures, incumbents perform operational level duties with major emphasis on ongoingdirect patient care delivery. Assignments at this level may include patients who presentchronic and/or episodic health problems, responsibility for occasional communityteaching programs, participation in program planning, and development of patienteducation information. This class requires possession of a valid California RegisteredNurse license and current certification as a Nurse Practitioner in accordance withapplicable law. A Masters degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevantexperience, and/or other specific qualifications may also be required by individual userdepartments.8.Nurse Practitioner III (9146) – Under general direction, in accordance withstandardized procedures, incumbents can be assigned continuing responsibility forleading a group of Nurse Practitioners or are designated expert resource persons on thebasis of their advanced academic specialization and/or clinical experience. Thisspecialist or "expert" level class requires possession of a valid California RegisteredNurse license and current certification as a Nurse Practitioner in accordance withapplicable law. A Masters degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevantexperience and/or other specific qualifications may also be required by individual userdepartments.9.Administrative Nurse I (9134) – Under supervision, incumbents utilize theoreticalmanagement concepts and leadership skills in defined areas of assigned administrativeresponsibility. This entry level into the administrative series requires possession of avalid California Registered Nurse license and a Diploma or Associate degree with two (2)years clinical experience; or a Baccalaureate degree with one (1) year of clinicalexperience; or a Masters degree with six (6) months of clinical experience; or anequivalent combination of education and relevant experience.10.Nurse Anesthetist (9144) – Under supervision, incumbents administer anesthetics topatients undergoing surgical and obstetrical procedures and perform other related dutiesas required. This operational level class requires possession of a valid CaliforniaRegistered Nurse license and current certification as a Nurse Anesthetist in accordancewith applicable law.4
11.Senior Nurse Anesthetist (9143) – Under general supervision, incumbents in addition toperforming the range of duties outlined for Nurse Anesthetists, can be assigned leadresponsibilities over Nurse Anesthetists or are specifically assigned the more difficult anddemanding cases as recognized by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Thislead/senior level class requires possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license,current certification as a Nurse Anesthetist in accordance with applicable law; and two(2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience andadditional education.12.Transplant Coordinator I (9110) – Under general supervision, the TransplantCoordinator acts in conjunction with the transplant medical team to ensure the consistentand thorough evaluation of the potential transplant candidate, and liaison functions withorgan procurement agencies, and provision of interdisciplinary care. This leadclassification requires possession of a current California Registered Nurse license,graduation from an accredited nursing program and a Diploma, Associate or B.S. degreewith two (2) years of critical care experience or related experience; or an equivalentcombination of education and relevant experience.13.Transplant Coordinator II (9111) – Under general supervision, incumbents in additionto performing the range of duties outlined for Transplant Coordinator I, the TransplantCoordinator II position are required to perform data collection for clinical managementand certification requirements, development of educational materials and programs forpatients, nursing staff and physicians. Develop clinical protocols, and policy andprocedures, and perform community education and public relations.Current California Registered Nurse license, graduation from an accredited nursingprogram with two (2) years of critical care experience or related experience; or anequivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and a Master's degree or anequivalent combination of education and relevant experience; appropriate specialtycertification and 3 years of transplant coordinator experience; or 2 years of UCLAtransplant coordinator experience.14.Nurse (742.1) – The incumbent is responsible for the care and comfort of patients beingtreated in the Biology and Medicine Division at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory;assists the physician with examinations and with the administration of treatment andmedication; prepares the patient for the physician's examination and may discusstreatment instructions with the patient. Graduation from an accredited school of nursingand current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California is required.15.Occupational Health Nurse I (600.1) – Under supervision, the incumbent performsnursing duties in the Medical Department at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, rendersskilled first-aid or treatment as necessary in cases of accident or illness; is required to actin emergencies exercising judgment both in selecting appropriate treatment for seriousconditions and determining the urgency of further medical attention; assists in employeephysical examinations, may be in charge of an activity within the Medical ServicesDepartment. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure as aRegistered Nurse in the State of California is required.16.Occupational Health Nurse II (600.2) – Under general supervision, the incumbentschedules and directs the activities of assigned personnel at the Lawrence BerkeleyLaboratory; insures proper management and disposition of Nurse medical problems,5
preparation of accurate descriptive records, availability of medical supplies andequipment, and implementation of administrative procedures required by medicalservices practices; assists in employee physical examinations; and performs the duties ofan Occupational Health Nurse I; is normally in charge of a shift. Graduation from anaccredited school of nursing and current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State ofCalifornia is required.B.17.Home Health Nurse I (9118) – Under general supervision, incumbents provide direct inhome nursing care in accordance with established nursing procedures. Incumbents makeindependent nursing practice decisions based on changes in patient condition andidentification of new patient problems and needs. This operational level in the homehealth series requires the possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license.18.Home Health Nurse II (9117) – Under direction, in accordance with standardizedprocedures, incumbents coordinate and manage the care of a group of home healthpatients from admission to discharge, including but not limited to developing plans ofcare, assignment and assessment of appropriate health care team members to meetpatient’s needs, and to ensure defined patient outcomes are reached through collaborationwith other health care disciplines. Incumbents are also responsible for presenting caseconferences, new employee orientation, and participation in quality improvementactivities. This lead/senior level class requires the possession of a valid CaliforniaRegistered Nurse license.19.Home Health Nurse III (9116) – Under general direction, incumbents assess healthneeds, plan and evaluate care for patients exhibiting more complex problems with lesspredictable outcomes. Incumbents utilize specialized knowledge and skills for patientcare, supervision, evaluation, leadership in quality improvement activities, policy andprocedure development for specialty areas, and scientific inquiry
California Nurses Association . Agreement . REGISTERED NURSE UNIT . September 28, 2018 – October 31, 2022 . TABLE OF CONTENTS . Article Number Article Title . ARTICLE 1 RECO
