RN’s Mixed on Certification Pay

Friday, October 12, 2007

Redding - Since the Union negotiated Certification Pay in the SRMC RN contract in 2006 it continues to be an issue for some.  Certification pay accounts for a 6% increase for those who work in a specific department and possess the recognized certificate. Part of the trade off of getting this benefit in the contract was that some certificates were no longer recognized after a period of time. SRMC has been reviewing personnel files and matching them up to ensure RN’s have the correct and current certicicates which is when this issue heats up. SRMC RN’s do have an opportunity to be certified in the department they work in or wish to transfer to but be aware some certificates are not transferable meaning an RN could loose their 6% certification pay.