Compensation: All Employees St. Nicholas Hospital offers a competitive wage scale that is fair and equitable. Your background and experience are carefully evaluated in starting salary. Merit increases are given annually along with an opportunity for a market-based pay adjustment for staff employees. Leadership positions receive an annual adjustment.
FLEXPLAN All regularly scheduled employees who work 16 hours or more per week. Effective date is two complete pay periods after start date. The program allows you and your family members to select benefits based upon your individual circumstances. You may choose from a variety of health, dental, life, and disability insurance options .Premiums are deducted on a pre-tax basis. Each employee eligible for the FLEXPLAN will receive an amount of money (called Flex credits) to help pay for these benefits. The amount of Flex credits is determined by your scheduled hours (pro-rated for part-time employees). If coverage selected costs less that your credits, you can make other choices or take the savings as income. The FLEXPLAN also includes a prescription drug benefit.
Paid Time Off All regularly scheduled employees who work 8 hours or more per week. This benefit incorporates vacations, holidays, and short term sick days. PTO hours are accrued based on tenure and on the number of hours paid. You may use your accrual 90 days after employment. Employees who have been employed less than 90 days may use accrued PTO for a hospital-designated holiday.
Extended Illness Benefit All regularly scheduled employees who work 8 hours or more per week. Employees who have completed the initial evaluation period may use accrued sick benefit hours after the 24thhour or 4th scheduled workday, whichever is less, of absence due to injury or illness for scheduled (up to their FTE) time lost. If an employee is hospitalized or undergoes outpatient surgery which renders the employee unable to work for 3 days, EIB can be used from the first day.
Pension Eligible after working 1,000 hours or more each year 100% employer paid. Employee fully vested after 5 years.
Tax Sheltered Annuity (403b) All employee, this tax deferred savings program is available through payroll deduction. It is a means of increasing retirement income through personal contributions.
Tuition AssistanceAll regularly scheduled employees who work 16 hours or more per week.
The Hospital provides a program of tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per year for eligible
employees. Courses must be taken for credit through an accredited school or institution. Approval from
Administration is required prior to course enrollment.
Continuing EducationFull-time and part-time employees Attendance at approved seminars and workshops is encouraged through financial support of job-related programs
Bereavement PayFull-time and part-time employees You will be allowed off with pay following the death of an immediate family member.
Jury Duty Full-time and part-time employees If you should be called for jury duty, compensation is
provided for your lost worked time.
Health and WellnessAll employees You receive a complete health examination prior
to your employment and wellness programs throughout the year at no cost to you.
CafeteriaAll employees The Cafeteria offers appealing meals at discount rates.
Gift ShopAll employees eligible Payroll deduction available. Eligible for employee discounts
Credit UnionAll employees Direct deposit available. Savings, holiday accounts, and loan services also provided.
Liability InsuranceAll employees You are fully covered under the liability plan and St. Nicholas Hospital pays the premiums.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) All employees Confidential professional counseling and referrals for personal and work/life balance concerns