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Incentives and
Bonuses
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for more information:
Optional
Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Nurse Scholar Loan Program
Adoption Assistance
Referral Program
Other Incentives
Optional
Programs
Flex team, Weekend Option program, Registry
Tuition
Reimbursement
Tuition will be reimbursed for college level course and/or degree completion
programs that pertain to the business and opportunities at St. John's
Mercy Medical Center. Employees are eligible for this program after their
introductory period (90 days of employment). Tuition will be reimbursed
100 percent up to $3,000 per year for full time employees and 50 percent
up to $1,500 per year for part time. There is no lifetime cap on the
amount
of money the Medical Center will reimburse for any one employee's tuition.
For information, contact Organizational Development at 314-251-6198.
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Student
Loan Repayment Assistance
Any nurse who has obtained his/her
initial nursing degree from an accredited nursing program (LPN, A.D.N.,
B.S.N. or diploma)
within six months prior to employment with St. John's Mercy Medical Center
may apply for assistance in paying of student loans. Must apply within
six months of employment as, or promotion to, GN.
Please contact the Human
Resources department at 314-364-4113 for details.
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Nurse Scholar Loan Program
Charles E. Thoele Scholarship Program
The applicant must be a dependent child up to age 23 of an active, full-time
or part-time employee of SMHS. The award is for $1,000. Applications
available in January, deadline is March 1.
Health Career Foundations Scholarship/Loan Program
For students planning to enroll or already be enrolled in a part-time
or full-time course of study leading to a certificate, diploma, license,
associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in an eligible healthcare
field. All scholarships/loans are based on school costs with a maximum
of $4000 for one year of study. The award will consist of 1/2 scholarship
and 1/2 loan. See brochure for specific information and fields of study
that are eligible for this program. Applications available in January,
deadline April 1.
Jane Whelan Scholarship
The scholarship will support the pursuit of an advanced professional
degree with knowledge gained to enhance the practice of nursing. The
applicant must be a Registered Nurse employed at least two years at
St. John’s Mercy Medical Center as a regular employee with guaranteed
time. Each year a candidate will receive a cash award of $2,000.00
to provide an opportunity to enroll/continue in a graduate program.
Applications available in February, deadline March 15.
St. John’s
Mercy Scholar Loan Program
The St. John’s Mercy Scholar Loan program is available to students
for courses of study in designated allied health fields. The designated
fields may change from time to time as dictated by issues of labor supply
and demand in these fields. The recipient must be a current SJM co-worker.
The program offers up to $10,000 to cover qualified educational expenses
with a 2 ½ year work commitment after graduation.
RN to BSN Scholarship Program
This scholarship provides financial support to SJMMC RN’s, who
have been employed at SJM for at least one year, and are pursuing a Bachelor’s
Degree in Nursing. The RN must work at least a .6 FTE in-patient bedside
nurse. There is a $5,000/year maximum, with a lifetime maximum of $10,000.
Applications are available at any time.
For more information, contact
Organizational Development, 314.251.6198.
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Adoption
Assistance
Through adoption assistance, you may be reimbursed up to $1,000 for the
adoption of an eligible child - up to three adoptions per calendar year.
Reimbursement occurs after the adoption is final and you have submitted
a copy of the final adoption paperwork, along with supporting documentation
of eligible expenses, to the Human Resources department. To receive reimbursement,
you must make your request within 60 days of the adoption's effective
date. Keep in mind, any adoption assistance you receive is subject to
taxes.
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Referral
Program
Employees who refer applicants who are subsequently hired by the Medical Center will be
eligible to receive bonuses and prizes. For each person the employee refers,
he/she will receive:
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$50 gift certificate
- After the referral completes 90 days of employment $500.
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Other Incentives
- Wellness Center
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Credit
Union
These incentives and bonuses
are subject to change without notice. Please contact the Human
Resources department for current program details.
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