Nevada Rural Hospital Partners Foundation

Nurse Apprentice Program ARPA Grant 


PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

 

This Participation Agreement (hereafter “agreement”) is entered into between (hereafter “facility”) and the Nevada Rural Hospital Partners Foundation (NRHPF). This Agreement shall become effective upon the execution and delivery hereof by the parties hereto.

 

This agreement provides the commitment of NRHPF, a nonprofit organization, to provide provisional funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) via a subaward from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division or Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) for qualifying facilities who have hired Nurse Apprentices from March 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025.

 

The Nurse Apprentice Program ARPA Grant has four main components of funding that the facility may receive:

    1. Reimbursement of each RN Nurse Apprentice's salary defined at an hourly rate of $25.00 (Requests must be submitted for exact number of hours worked. No )
    2. Reimbursement of each LPN Nurse Apprentice's salary defined at an hourly rate of $20.00 (Requests must be submitted for exact number of hours worked. No )
    3. Reimbursement of an hourly rate of $3.00 for the Registered Nurse supervising the Nurse
    4. Availability of funding for a retention/sign-on bonus of up to $4,000 upon graduation and licensure of the Nurse Apprentice to Licensed Nurse with proof of employment agreement from the (Must provide license number of nurse)

     

    Please note: Funding is available to the Nurse Apprentice residing over 50 miles from the employing facility. This funding will be provided directly to the Nurse Apprentice at the federal GSA rates for food per diem, mileage, and lodging if needed (lodging receipt required).

 

NRHPF shall undertake the following obligations:

  • Promote the Nevada Rural Hospital Partners Foundation (NRHPF) Nurse Apprentice Program (NAP).
  • Create a secured website to facilitate participation in the NAP ARPA
  • Distribute monthly Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) payments to participating
  • Perform random site visits at each enrolled facility and audit the facility for compliance with this agreement.
  • Monitor and Report to DPBH and legislative committees the benefit and utilization of the Nurse Apprentice Program ARPA grant
  • Funding under this agreement is limited and subject to availability. NRHPF will provide reimbursements only until grant funds are exhausted. Once funding is depleted, NRHPF shall have no further obligation for reimbursement. Participating facilities will be notified promptly and with as much advance notice as possible.

 

The facility shall undertake the following responsibilities:

  • Notify NRHPF in writing within 10 business days of any changes to the Director of Nursing (DON). Upon such notification, the facility shall execute a new DON agreement with NRHPF.
  • Conform with the requirements and regulations of the Nevada State Board of Nursing (NSBN) Nurse Apprentice Program (NAP).
  • Conform with the requirements of the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 632.
  • Create and maintain internal policy and procedures for Nurse Apprentice
  • Ensure the Nurse Apprentice is a W-2 employee of the
  • Ensure each Nurse Apprentice is an enrolled student in good standing with an accredited nursing program.
  • Ensure each Nurse Apprentice provides an updated clinical skills checklist from nursing program and that student is competent in each skill
  • Provide NRHPF with copies of updated clinical skills checklists for each Nurse Apprentice and internal program policies as
  • Utilize the secured portal to provide required information to NRHPF including submissions of proof of time worked by each Nurse Apprentice by the 10th of each month for work performed the prior month.
  • Accept monthly payments via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
  • Agree to provide each Nurse Apprentice with information on potential travel reimbursement funding from NRHPF.
  • Agree to provide retention information to NRHPF for a 3-year period post hire, including a signed full- time employment retention agreement for each nurse offered retention

 

Failure to follow the requirements outlined in this agreement will deem the program ineligible for grant reimbursement until such time that the facility is back in compliance.

 

The facility shall comply with all applicable Nevada state laws, regulations, and guidelines, as well as relevant federal laws, in relation to the Nurse Apprentice Program and the utilization of grant funds.

 

Any disputes arising out of or related to this agreement shall first be submitted to mediation in Nevada. If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Nevada Arbitration Association or another mutually agreed-upon arbitration body, and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada.

 

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information exchanged during the course of this agreement, except as required by Nevada law or applicable federal law.

 

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance under this agreement due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, government regulation, terrorism, natural disasters such as earthquakes or wildfires, pandemics, or other unforeseen events as recognized under Nevada law.

 

If any provision of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable under Nevada law, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

 

Either party may terminate this agreement without cause by providing 30 days’ written notice to the other party. All termination notices shall be sent via certified mail or another verifiable delivery method to the following addresses:

 

For Nevada Rural Hospital Partners Foundation
ATTN: Blayne Osborn
4600 Kietzke Lane, Suite I-209
Reno, NV 89502

 

For Facility:
ATTN: ,  

 

and/or

 

Each party is responsible for notifying the other in writing of any updates to their mailing address.

 

This agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior negotiations, agreements, and understandings, whether written or oral. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada.

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By signing this agreement, I am acknowledging that it is my responsibility as the Director of Nursing to follow these requirements set forth by the Nevada State Board of Nursing

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