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Lateral Transfer of CN III or CN IV

Lateral transfers at the same job class (i.e. CN III to CN III) across departments do not require portfolio verification
or review by the NPAS Committee.
Note: CN III/CN IV transfers must meet the job expectations for their respective job class in the new unit
within six months of successful completion of unit orientation.
Transfers across units or service lines that result in a promotion (e.g. CN II to CN III, CN III to CN IV) must follow the
Application and Promotion Process for Internal Candidates outlined above.

Change in Classification to a Lower Level of the Clinical Ladder

For voluntary changes in classification to a lower level of the clinical ladder (i.e. CN IV to CN III, CN III to CN II), pay
will be decreased by the amount of the relinquished advancement (see Compensation section above).
Note: If the pay level is still above the maximum for the new range, pay will be reduced to the range
maximum.
An employee may request a change in classification to a lower level by submitting a written/signed request to step
down. The request to step down should be made to the nurse manager and the NE/HR Recruitment.
Involuntary changes in classification to a lower level will follow the UNC Health Care System Corrective Actions
policy.

Change in Classification From Outside the Clinical Ladder

All clinical ladder positions are competitive positions, therefore follow the Application and Promotion Process for
Internal Candidates for CN III and CN IV applications regardless of the position the candidate previously held
outside of the clinical ladder. For example,

• A House Supervisor applying for a CN III position must complete the portfolio and application that reflects
the Standards and Behaviors of a CN III.
• A PSM III applying for a position as CN IV must complete a portfolio and application that reflects the
Standards and Behaviors of a CN IV.

For additional questions or comments about the Nursing Professional Advancement System,
contact NursingProfessionalA@unchealth.unc.edu.

UNC Medical Center Nursing Professional Advancement Committee 3.2021