NURSING HOMES-NURSE OVERTIME

Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that no nurse may be required to work mandated overtime, except in the case of an unforeseen emergent circumstance when such overtime is only required as a last resort. Defines "mandated overtime", "nurse", and "unforeseen emergent circumstance". Provides that if a nurse is mandated to work up to 12 consecutive hours, the nurse must be allowed at least 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time immediately following the completion of a shift. Prohibits a facility from disciplining, discharging, or taking any other adverse employment action against a nurse solely because the nurse refused to work mandated overtime. Establishes procedures for filing a complaint with the Department of Public Health alleging a violation of the prohibition on mandated overtime and the burden of proof for determining whether a violation occurred. Effective immediately.