RN Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible for partial reimbursement for per semester tuition for relevant college coursework or certification programs. Up to $1,800 per year depending upon grade.
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time team members
When eligible: After 12 months employment
Who pays: St. Elizabeth Hospital
Certification Program and Nursing Exam Cost Reimbursement
Reimbursement for eligible national certifications in nursing or nursing exams.
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time nurses
When eligible: After 12 months employment
Who pays: St. Elizabeth Hospital
Certification Pay Differential
Pay differential for eligible national nursing certifications.
DAISY Award
Nurses are eligible to be recognized with the DAISY Award, an award given to a nurse who exhibits extraordinary skill and compassion in caring for patients.
Shared Governance
Nurses have their voice heard and share in the decision-making process through involvement and representation on a number of shared governance councils including the Nursing Practice Council and the Patient Care Policy Council.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 4.92 hours per pay period (1 - 5 years service)
- 6.45 hours per pay period (6-15 years service)
- 8.0 hours per pay period (16-25 years service)
- 9.53 hours per pay period (26 years + service)
***Maximum of 328 hours***
Accrual begins on the date of hire.
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time team members (Part-time accruals are based on FTE status)
When eligible: After 90 days employment
Who pays: St. Elizabeth Hospital
Holidays
Six holidays are recognized: Christmas, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time team members
When eligible: Immediately
Who pays: St. Elizabeth Hospital
PTO Sell-Back
During designated enrollment periods, team members may sell back PTO in 8 hour increments.
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time team members with a PTO balance of at least 40 hours.
Extended Illness Time
Eligible team members accrue 2.154 hours of extended illness time per pay period up to a maximum of 480 hours. Part-time accruals are based on hours worked per pay period.
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time team members.
When eligible: After 90 days employment
Who pays: St. Elizabeth Hospital
Medical Insurance
Different plan options provide various levels of benefit. An employer-funded health reimbursement account with higher deductibles and lower premiums is available. The health plan offers choices of deductible amounts, co-insurance, pharmacy plans, co-pays, and network options to provide a health plan unique to the team member's needs.
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time team members
When eligible: Immediately
Who pays: St. Elizabeth Hospital and team member
The Franciscan Clinic
Medical Home for team members and families (located at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge)covered on St. Elizabeth Hospital's health plan. $5 co-pays.
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time team members
When eligible: Immediately
Who pays: St. Elizabeth Hospital and team member
Team Member Clinic
On-site medical clinic for team members of St. Elizabeth Hospital. $10 co-pays.
Who is eligible: All team members
When eligible: Immediately
Who pays: St. Elizabeth Hospital and team member
Healthy Lives Screening
An annual screening is covered at 100% for participating team members and spouses.
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time team members
When eligible: Immediately
Who pays: St. Elizabeth Hospital
Healthy Lives Benefits
Reimbursement for wellness program expenses:
- Must be enrolled in St. Elizabeth Hospital's health plan for these benefits
- 300 per year/per member - Smoking Cessation Program
- Up to $350 annually in Healthy Lives Cash Rewards
- 100% coverage - Diabetic Expenses
- Pharmacy Credit
Group Life Insurance
Coverage equals 1.5 times annual salary to a maximum of $50,000.
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time team members
When eligible: First of month after 30 days employment
Who pays: St. Elizabeth Hospital
Dental Insurance
Provides 100% coverage for many preventative services. Since there is no network, participants may seek service from any provider.
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time team members
When eligible: Immediately
Who pays: Team member
Vision Insurance
Full service plan with allowance for exams, frames, and contact lenses.
Who is eligible: Full-time and regular part-time team members
When eligible: First of the month following 30 days employment
Who pays: Team member
Long Term Disability
Benefits provide 50% of monthly salary after 90 days disability.
Who is eligible: Full-time team members
When eligible: First of month after six months of full-time status
Who pays: 25% of premium is paid by St. Elizabeth Hospital at time of employment, 50% after 10 years of service, and 100% after 15 years of service
Voluntary Benefits
Critical illness/cancer, short-term disability, accident and term life insurance offered through Lincoln Life Insurance Company
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time team members
When eligible: Immediately
Who pays: Team member
Flexible Spending Account
Allows team members to pay healthcare and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. Can contribute up to $2,500 per year for Medical FSA, and $5,000 per year for Dependent Care FSA.
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time team members
When eligible: Immediately
Who pays: Team member
Credit Union
Regular share savings account by payroll deduction, Christmas Club Account, signature loans, new and used car loans.
Who is eligible: Full-time, part-time, and PRN team members
When eligible: Immediately
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Referral service for team members and immediate family who are dealing with personal problems.
Who is eligible: Full-time, part-time, and PRN team members
When eligible: Immediately
Who pays: St. Elizabeth Hospital
Leave of Absence
- Personal 30 days may be granted upon manager, VP and HR VP approval
- Military Leave while on active duty for military service
- Education Leave granted for the duration of a training period, not to exceed six months
- Family and Medical Leave up to 12 weeks leave for certain family and medical events
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time team members
When eligible: For personal and education leave, after 6 months employment and 520 hours of service. For military leave, immediately. For family and medical leave, after one year of employment and 1,250 hours of service.
Bereavement
Up to three days paid leave (or 24 hours) for death in immediate family defined as: parent or guardian, brother, sister, spouse, dependents (including stepchildren), grandchildren, parent-in-law, grandparent, and great-grandparent.
Who is eligible: Full-time and part-time team members
When eligible: Immediately
Retirement Plan
Team members are vested in a hospital-funded retirement plan after five years of service.
Who is eligible: Full-time, part-time, and PRN team members
When eligible: After 1000 hours worked
Who pays: St. Elizabeth Hospital
Voluntary Retirement Plans
Pre-tax and/or Roth 403(b) plans for retirement savings for team members.
Who is eligible: Full-time, part-time, and PRN team members
When eligible: Immediately
Who pays: Team member
Cafeteria Discount
Meals at 20% discount if wearing name badge.
Who is eligible: Full-time, part-time, and PRN team members
When eligible: Immediately
Easy Pay
Allows team members to purchase items from the cafeteria with their name badge. Purchases are made through payroll deduction.
Who is eligible: Full-time, and part-time team members
When eligible: Immediately.