[NCASG] Retention Bonus

[Cooper, Laura L]

Hello Tina!

Nebraska has the following general and specific bonus policies and programs in place.

Nebraska state personnel rules and regulations have this general bonus policy:

07. BONUS PAYMENTS. In accordance with current administration policies/directives, agency heads may grant single or multiple bonus lump sum payments of up to a total of $1,000 per individual during a fiscal year. (link: https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/O3iwCjRKg8fYrMyzHWNTmS?domain=das.nebraska.gov)

State Personnel can create specific bonus programs and currently has the following bonuses in place to attract and retain nurses:

We have a retention and sign-on bonus for nurses. For RNs it is $10,000 retention and $5,000 sign-on. For LPNs it is $6,000 retention and $3,000 sign-on. For Staff Care Techs (CAN) it is $4,000 retention and $2,000 sign-on. We also have a $10,000 retention bonus for any teammates in the classifications of Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing.

The VA has a commuting bonus of $200/month for any teammate, including nurses, who commutes more than 30 miles (help rural facilities).

We also have a nursing referral bonus. Any state teammate who refers someone into a nursing position gets a $1,000 bonus once that referred teammate completes original probation.

Lastly, we have a nursing certification bonus of $4,000 that is paid to nursing teammates who obtain or have obtained a qualifying certification. We have a set list of certifications that qualify. Most are through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Correctional Association.

Laura L. Cooper, C.L.S.S.Y.B
Research Analyst II | Employee Relations

Nebraska Department of Administrative Services
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From: Bufford, Tina <tina.bufford at doas.ga.gov>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 8:58 AM
To: dhr_ncasg_survey_list at admws.idaho.gov
Subject: [NCASG] Retention Bonus

Good morning all,

Can you please advise if your state has a retention bonus policy? If so, can you please share the contents of such policy. Just doing some research to see if such a policy is worthwhile. Right now, the state of Georgia has a hiring and goal-based incentive plan but not retention. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Tina Bufford, PHR, GCPA
Manager, Classification, Compensation, and GASCCP
Human Resources Administration
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