While recent state-specific data is hard to find, hospitals here reported nearly 10,000 violent incidents in 2021, up nearly 15% from 2019, according to an industry report issued last year.
We are excited to announce that we have come to an agreement with the Hospital that will create a “float” RN position.
We know there are continuing problems with staffing. As of the meeting last month with management, incentives and contracts were to be continued (except for double SIP). Agency nurses are also being utilized throughout the hospital system.
Our local held an education dinner at the start of this month to kickoff nurses’ week. Members earned 2 contact hours while they learned about violence prevention in healthcare.
There was a lot of discussion about staffing and incentives. Please make sure that your management and the staffing office have your current phone number. This is how they are to be communicating any open shifts with incentives.
We are offering an opportunity to learn two contact hours and enjoy a free meal on May 9th at Merighi’s Savoy Inn, 4940 Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360.
Reminder that the PTO request open period ends on February 28th. Some things to keep in mind as you finalize your requests...
Please make sure you are up to date with all your mandatory education and certifications for your unit. HealthStream is due at the end of the year. It’s a good idea to login and double check that you’re finished with
The winter holidays are quickly approaching, and we wanted to outline our contract language as it pertains to requirements, scheduling and cancelling on a holiday.
We will be holding these meetings every Monday to coincide with new employee GEO. Anyone that missed their orientation is welcome to join a session this month on either August 8, 15, 22 or 29th.
1. We finished negotiations and members overwhelmingly ratified our new contract last month. The new contract books are in the process of being printed now and we should have them ready for distribution soon. In the meantime, you can go to
HPAE members win better working conditions and make industry-leading wage gains in new 3-year deals.