Mercy’s superior workforce is an excellent network for the recruitment of high quality performance. The Referral Bonus Program rewards employees for successfully recruiting quality employees to Mercy Medical Center. Eligibility Participation in the program is open to all employees of Mercy Medical Center and Mercy’s subsidiaries except individuals in the Human Resources Department and Executive Staff. Payment Criteria The bonus will be paid to those eligible employees when all of the following conditions are met: The applicant being referred has at least one (1) year of recent experience within the last five (5) years in the area for which there is an opening and/or specialized experience as specified on the vacancy list. The applicant possesses all other qualifications stated in the job description. The applicant completes an application with the referring employee’s name identified on the application. The applicant successfully passes the employment process, which includes the reference check, criminal background check and employment physical; and has started working for Mercy Medical Center. General Conditions Applicants referred through the Referral Bonus program will go through the same selection and evaluation procedure as candidates referred through any other process. Mercy Medical Center has a policy on Employment of Relatives: relatives hired may not work together in the same cost center or worksite. This policy will continue to be in effect. Bonus Payment Procedures Eligible employees will be paid when the referred employee successfully completes a 6-month introductory period. The amount of the bonus payment will depend on the FTE the referred employee is hired to fill: 1.0 - .8 = $600.00 .7 - .4 = $350.00 .3 - .1 = $200.00 As required by law, all applicable taxes will be deducted from the bonus payout. The bonus check will be granted to the Department Head along with a congratulatory letter. The Department Head is responsible for presentation and celebration of the employee’s success.