The vision, philosophy, and mission of Baton Rouge General's Compensation
Program is to provide a competitive and comprehensive compensation program
that meets the needs of our employees by recognizing and rewarding their
professional performance, contribution, and development.
Competitive, Market-Driven Base Pay: Our pay philosophy is based upon local,
regional, and national standards with a focus on your job and qualifications.
Performance-Based Pay Increases: Our employees are rewarded for exceptional
performance with higher-level merit increases with annual performance reviews.
Success Share Bonus Program: We recognize that our organization succeeds
only when we as a whole thrive. In recognition of this organizational
principle, our success share bonus program offers our employees an individual
and organization-based performance reward each year our patient and financial
goals are met. Components of the program are performance-based, with exceptional
achievers receiving higher-level bonuses.
Comprehensive Shift Premiums: Our shift premium policy recognizes and rewards
our employees who care for patients in a 24-hour, 365-day environment.
Specialized premiums are available, depending upon position and department, for:
Evening
Night
Weekend
Weekend programs, with additional premiums for working primarily weekend shifts
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On-call - market competitive rates, based upon specialty area
Call-back - compensation at time-and-a-half for call-back opportunities
Organization-recognized holidays
Competitive PRN and Resource Pool Rates: Our internal resource pool provides
attractive and competitive rewards for employees taking on PRN and Resource
Pool opportunities.
Freedom-Tier Programs: RNs taking part in the freedom-tier programs earn
progressively higher hourly rates, based on the number of hours they work
during each pay period.
BRG Agency: RNs taking part in the BRG Agency programs are compensated
at market-driven, highly competitive rates rewarding nurses for serving
in various areas of specialty throughout the hospital.
Unit-Based PRN programs: RNs interested in unit-based PRN programs are
assigned to a single unit, and receive competitive flat rates.
Professional Development Rewards: Our focus on professional development
is evident in our recognition of professional development, certification,
and responsibility.
Clinical Ladder Premium: Registered nurses demonstrating exceptional professional
service and growth are eligible for the three-tier clinical ladder program
with hierarchical base rate premiums.
Certification Premium: Registered nurses and other clinical professionals
who attain designated national certification in approved areas of responsibility
are eligible for comprehensive base rate premiums. Reimbursements are
available for certification exam expenses.
Charge Premium: Registered nurses and other clinical professionals who
accept additional roles and responsibilities are eligible for rewarding
base rate premiums.
