I am a new graduate and was hired as Staff Nurse I, when am I eligible for a pay raise?

You will be promoted to Staff Nurse II Step 2 in six (6) months. This promotion represents a 3 % increase in just 6 months as long as your performance is satisfactory.

How do I know if I received this raise?

Check your pay check to see that your pay increase is there. If you do not see a pay raise, email your Manager and keep a copy of your email for your own records. If your pay raise is not resolved call the CRONA office or email “crona at crona.org”.

Do I get another pay raise after my initial pay increase?

Yes. In another 6 months if your performance is satisfactory you will be promoted to Staff Nurse II Step 3 which represents another pay increase. Subsequent step increases up to Step 7 will be occur each year on the pay period in which your annual review date falls. In addition to your yearly Step increase you also receive across-the board salary increase. You play a part in these yearly across-the-board salary increases by getting involved and voting for your contract during negotiations.

I was hired as Staff Nurse II Step 2. When am I eligible for a pay raise?

Six months from your hire date you will progress to Staff II Step 3 providing your performance is satisfactory. This step increase also applies to Nurses who are hired at Staff Nurse III Step 2 or Staff Nurse IV Step 2. Subsequent step increases up to Step 7 will occur each year on the pay period in which your annual review date falls. In addition to your yearly Step increase, you also receive across-the-board salary increase. Check your pay check to see that your pay increase is there. If you do not see a pay raise, email your Manager and keep a copy of your email for your own records. If your pay raise is not resolved call the CRONA office or email “crona at crona.org”.

I have several years of experience as a Nurse and I believe I should have been offered a higher salary. What can I do to get a higher salary?

After your orientation meet with your Manager and inform him/her that you would like to be promoted to the next Staff Nurse Level in three (3) months. Request a copy of the Staff Nurse Criteria and agree on the goals/activities that you will need to complete in order to get promoted. If you have any questions call or email the CRONA office.

How can I track my timecard or pay stub for accuracy?

If you are at LPCH, copy your timecard. If you are at SHC, develop your own personal recordkeeping, i.e., appointment book, PDA.

When can I start using my educational benefits?

After completion of your trial period.

How many education hours am I eligible for every year?
How much in educational monies am I eligible for every year?

It is prorated according to your commitment:

Can I roll-over any unused educational monies and/or hours to the following year?

You cannot roll-over unused educational monies to the following year.
You can roll-over unused educational hours as follows: SHC – all denied hours LPCH – maximum of 16 denied hours

How do I roll-over unused educational hours?

You must first request education time on your preplanning schedule sheets. If your request is denied, write/email your Manager indicating that you are rolling-over your denied education hours. Personally keep track of these additional hours the following year.

What time of the year can I start using my educational benefits?

You can use your educational benefits from September 1 to August 31 every year. We encourage you to use your benefits early in the year. Your chances of taking education days from June – August are very slim due to summer vacations.

Is there another way of taking my education day if my request is denied?

Yes. Take the course or class on your own time and ask your manager to add your education day over your commitment without incurring overtime. For example, add four (4) hours to each week until your denied hours are taken.