Title
Adopt Resolution to:
a. Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 and Appendices A and B to adjust the salary range for the classification of Nursing Assistant effective June 20, 2020, as indicated in the attached resolution; and
b. Direct the Monterey County Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage HRM System.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt Resolution to:
a) Amend Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution No. 98-394 and Appendices A and B to adjust the salary range for the classification of Nursing Assistant effective June 20, 2020 as indicated in the attached resolution; and
b) Direct the Monterey County Human Resources Department to implement the changes in the Advantage HRM System.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Natividad recommends that the salary range for the Nursing Assistant classification listed in the attached resolution be adjusted as indicated.
The proposed salary adjustment listed below is based on external wage comparisons of the benchmarked positions identified to most closely match the Nursing Assistant classification at Natividad, which includes comparable Counties with medical facilities.
Class Code
Classification Title
Current Monthly Range
Proposed Monthly Range
50U20
Nursing Assistant
$3,079 - $4,204
$3,261 - $4,454
The approval of these salary adjustments will support Natividad's ongoing efforts to improve patient outcomes, as well as maintain the ability to recruit and retain qualified staff in these critical positions. The current range for Nursing Assistant is 5.95% below the average salary paid by comparable counties with hospital facilities. Therefore, it is recommended that the Board approve these actions.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Natividad consulted with the Monterey County Human Resources Department/Labor Division regarding this recommendation.
FINANCING:
The annualized increase to the Natividad Budget (Unit 9600) is approximatel...
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