Requests for vacation time will be submitted to the Director of Nursing Services in writing by March 1st of each year for vacations between June 1st and September 15th. Requests submitted in writing by March 1st will be granted on the basis of seniority and operational needs of the Center. It being understood that, should a conflict arise between the requests of an RN and LPN, date of hire seniority shall prevail and, thereafter, if a conflict still exists seniority shall be determined by alphabetical order. Requests submitted after March 1st will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Vacations shall not be denied based on anticipated, known staffing needs.
The Director of Nursing or Scheduling Manager will respond to all employee requests submitted on or before March 1st by posting a vacation schedule which includes the names of those employees and the dates for which their vacation was granted and any weeks available for vacation. Such schedule shall be posted by April 15th.
Employee requests for vacation submitted after March 1st will be answered within two (2) weeks of their submission to the Director of Nursing Services.
Vacation requests for other than the June 1st through September 15th period shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the requested time off, and the Employer shall respond to the request within two (2) weeks of its submission. Should the employee submit greater than a thirty (30) day notice request, then an earlier response will not be unreasonably withheld.
