Certification Bonus

Program Guidelines and Process Guidelines

Carilion Clinic is dedicated to finding better ways to care for those we serve.  To reach that goal, we rely on the expertise and services of our health care professionals.  We value experience and education and know that both positively affect patient outcomes.

The intent of the Certification Bonus program is to recognize the importance that education plays in direct patient care by awarding bonuses for non-required certifications to employees in eligible positions.  Health care leaders from across the organization meet periodically to determine eligible criteria for receiving bonuses and assess which positions and certifications are eligible.  Please refer to the information below.  If you have questions, please see your manager.

This program includes the following areas of care:

1. R.N. Certifications
2. Direct Patient Caregiver (Non-Nursing) and Rehabilitation Therapy Certifications

Full-time, regular part-time, part-time and flex employees are eligible as soon as they are hired.

If you meet the above criteria, you may submit your one-time payment request in Workday.  When submitting your request, please include the bonus application along with proof of successful completion of the certification.   Effective November 17, 2025 when submitting a bonus request a bonus application must be submitted with proof of successful completion of the certification.  You may refer to the Manage Bonus Eligible Certification Job Aid for a step-by-step guidance on this process.  After you complete the process, Workday will generate the bonus request if applicable.   All documentation and requests must be submitted no later than ninety (90) days after the completion of the certification.

Process for Requesting the Addition of a Position or Certification to the Program

Our committee will meet in June each year to review the current position and certification list as well as proposed additions from management.  All proposed additions will be carefully considered to ensure continued growth of our patient care staff.

Please follow these steps:

1. Email a completed SBAR to Amanda Hornady at AWHornady@carilionclinic.org.  The SBAR must include the following:
   1. The name of the certification
   2. The granting organization of the certification
   3. The frequency of recertification
   4. Estimated number of individuals per year
   5. Cost of certification and recertification
   6. Request has been reviewed and approved by Vice President
2. The committee will meet in June to review requests for possible inclusion for the following fiscal year, beginning October 1st.
3. All requests will receive consideration and a response from the committee.
4. As changes are made to the approved position list and/or certifications, the Administrator will update the eligibility lists and post on Inside Carilion.

For more information, contact Human Resources through the Employee Center: Education Benefits Support