Kara Yates, RN
Medical FA3
Kara Yates, RN
Medical FA3
Annika Hoogestraat, BSN, RN, CCRN, IBCLC
CICU and ECMO
(206) 250-9626
Lindsey Kirsch, RN
Urgent Care
(206) 790-4096
Stefanie Chandos, BSN, RN, CPEN
Pediatric Transport Control
Sam Forte, BSN, RN
OR
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Katie Podobnik, BSN, RN
Plastic Surgery
Teonna Adams, BSN RN CPN ESA
Forest 3 Medical
(951) 442-2742
Therese Hill, BSN, RN
CCFP
(415) 271-0231
Kelsey Gellner, BSN, RN
PICU
(253) 279-8344
Posted Jan 18, 2024
Don’t miss WSNA’s premier labor training event at Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan. You’ll enjoy great trainings, networking, and loads of fun. Register here.
The year 2023 was an incredible year for labor, and WSNA nurses are a part of that. Across the state we have fought hard and won some amazing contracts. Join us as we celebrate our victories, get an update on the national and state labor scenes, learn how to be more effective leaders in our own workplaces, and strategize for what’s coming next.
Your WSNA Local Unit Officers are sponsoring 6 Bargaining Unit RNs for the upcoming Leadership Conference.
Please email Lindsey Kirsch at lindseykirsch@earthlink.net if you are interested in attending.
Length of Service Application Deadline – February 28, 2024
During the last contract negotiations, SCH and WSNA negotiated a process that permits nurses to request a review of their years of experience which may result in an upward adjustment to their step on the pay scale that appropriately reflects their years of experience as an RN. There are important process steps and timelines to follow so that eligible nurses will see these increases to their pay as outlined in the contract.
You should receive an email from SCH with the information and documents below.
Click on the link to find: key dates, process steps, the RN Length of Service Application and FAQs
Reminder - You can now review the Nurse Conference Committee (NCC) Meeting Minutes to see what matters are discussed between your WSNA Local Unit Officers, WSNA Nurse Representative and SCH Leadership. These Minutes let you know what information is provided to Leadership, what requests are made by your WSNA Nurse Representative and Local Unit Officers and what commitments are made by SCH Leadership/Management.
Ambulatory and Regional Clinics – Clarifications and Updates
Parental and Pregnancy Leave
https://cdn.wsna.org/assets/local-unit-assets/seattle-childrens-hospital/Seattle-Childrens-Contract-2022-2025.pdf (Contract Article 13)
https://lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/leave/pregnancy-parental-leave
Use of Paid Sick Leave
https://cdn.wsna.org/assets/local-unit-assets/seattle-childrens-hospital/Seattle-Childrens-Contract-2022-2025.pdf (Contract Articles 11 and 13)
FMLA
https://cdn.wsna.org/assets/local-unit-assets/seattle-childrens-hospital/Seattle-Childrens-Contract-2022-2025.pdf (Contract Article 13)
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla
Domestic Violence Leave
https://cdn.wsna.org/assets/local-unit-assets/seattle-childrens-hospital/Seattle-Childrens-Contract-2022-2025.pdf (Contract Articles 11 and 13)
https://lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/leave/domestic-violence-leave
Do not hesitate to reach out to your WSNA Representative or HR with any questions.
WSNA has received reports that SCH is questioning RN members about their sick time usage. Your contract and the law outline your rights. WSNA has reached out to SCH with concerns about how they are engaging with members. If you feel that management is questioning you inappropriately regarding use of sick time, being harassing or retaliatory, please reach out to your Local Unit Officers or WSNA Nurse Rep.
WSNA and your Local Unit Officers are committed to making Seattle Children’s Hospital a safe place to work and receive care.
On December 12, WSNA held a Candlelight Vigil aimed to shine light on workplace violence, unsafe working conditions at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the pediatric mental health crisis. It provided a platform for the SCH Nurses to bring awareness to these critical issues, share their valuable stories and vocalize the need for change. The Vigil was supported by the nurses, WSNA, political leaders and community members. It was covered by local media outlets which resulted in widespread visibility. A special ‘thank you’ to each and every person that chose to come out on that cold evening to support these important causes.
Check out important information about Safe Staffing and the new staffing law at https://www.wsna.org/nursing-practice/safe-nurse-staffing
Introducing the new Hospital Staffing Committee (HSC) Staff Members:
Interested in becoming a Local Unit Rep?
Join your Unit Based Staffing Committee (UBSC)
Join the SCH Safe Work Environment
Don’t miss out on upcoming activities and events for the SCH Nurses
Documentation is important! Please complete your ADOs.
If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact your Local Unit Officers or WSNA Nurse Representative, Linda Burbank, at lburbank@wsna.org or via telephone at (206) 575-7979 ext. 3131.
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Join nurses from around the state as we convene to learn, build, celebrate and strategize.
If you find yourself in a situation that you believe creates unsafe conditions for patients or for you, you should complete a Staffing Complaint / ADO Form as soon as possible.
By completing the form, you will help make the problem known to management, creating an opportunity for the problem to be addressed. Additionally, you will be documenting the facts, which may be helpful to you later if there is a negative outcome.
WSNA also uses your ADO forms to track the problems occurring in your facility. When you and your coworkers take the important step of filling out an ADO form, you are helping to identify whether there is a pattern of unsafe conditions for you or your patients at your facilities. This information is used by your conference committee, staffing committee, and WSNA labor staff to improve your working conditions.
As a union member, you have the right to have a representative present in any meetings with management that could potentially lead to disciplinary action against you.
If called into a meeting with management, read the following to management when the meeting begins:
If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, I respectfully request that my union representative be present at this meeting. Without representation present, I choose not to participate in this discussion.
Find out more about this crucial right and how to exercise it to ensure your fair treatment and protection.
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Earn CNE contact hours through topics like Cultural Humility, Telehealth Assessment, Workplace Violence Prevention, and more. Convenient and self-paced, our courses provide practical knowledge for your daily work. Expand your skills and stay up-to-date with the latest nursing practices.
Visit cne.wsna.org to access our courses and earn CNE contact hours.