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Nov 07, 2009 02:51 AM

Administration taking away baylor shift


Yes, it's true. I was informed after working on a busy unit as a Baylor (weekend) RN for the past 2 years that I would be losing my baylor shift and either moved to a 3 night per week shift or have to look for another job elsewhere as nothing was guaranteed. Even if I were to be moved to the 3 night position I was told I would still have to apply for the position and interview! We just hired 3 new grads and now I am fighting for my job! I love what I do here and have finally found an area I enjoy in nursing, and now all this happens. I want to approach administration about this and let them know this is not okay. I have never had to go through something like this, does anybody have any advice or a similar situation that may help? Thanks.....this is for a good cause!

Sammyboy

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from mamamerlee
Old Nov 07, 2009, 02:54 AM

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This is strictly a financial issue. Review anything you can about the financial aspects of the Baylor plan. Remind them of all the weekends they've had without anyone calling off.
DO NOT take it personally. It has nothing to do with you personally, it is a financial issue.
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from PMFB-RN
Old Nov 07, 2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sammyboy View Post
Yes, it's true. I was informed after working on a busy unit as a Baylor (weekend) RN for the past 2 years that I would be losing my baylor shift and either moved to a 3 night per week shift or have to look for another job elsewhere as nothing was guaranteed. Even if I were to be moved to the 3 night position I was told I would still have to apply for the position and interview! We just hired 3 new grads and now I am fighting for my job! I love what I do here and have finally found an area I enjoy in nursing, and now all this happens. I want to approach administration about this and let them know this is not okay. I have never had to go through something like this, does anybody have any advice or a similar situation that may help? Thanks.....this is for a good cause!

Sammyboy
*** When they hired you did they tell you the would end your job at any old time they felt like it? If not then it is a bait and switch. If possible I suggest moving to a new hospital, if not I guess you have to suck it up. I too am on a weekend only schedual with premium pay. If they ended it I would be so out of here.
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from Key_
Old Nov 07, 2009, 03:31 AM

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We lost our Baylor program as well, but those nurses just started doing threes, they didn't have to get rehired. That's crazy that you have to interview. Good luck!
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from RNperdiem
Old Nov 07, 2009, 07:43 AM

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I am surprised your Baylor lasted this long. I thought true Baylor disappeared a long time ago.
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from meandragonbrett
Old Nov 07, 2009, 08:25 AM

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I'd jump ship so fast heads would spin.
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from eriksoln
Old Nov 07, 2009, 10:32 AM

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A few hospitals in my area still allow for weekend only shifts, but the premium pay is not what it used to be. And they certainly are not hiring anyone new into weekend only slots.

With low census, people are more willing to do things they wouldn't before.....including weekends. They get called off weekday shifts, offer to pick up on the weekend to make up for it. The hospital doesn't have to overpay to cover the weekend anymore........plenty of full time people at a lower wage happy to cover them.
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from MedSurgeMess
Old Nov 07, 2009, 10:42 AM

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Unless you have a contract that specifically guarantees you that slot, you really aren't guaranteed anything. I just have my jaw dropping that they are making you "interview" for a position. What a crock!
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from caliotter3
Old Nov 07, 2009, 10:53 AM

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Be thankful they did not let you go outright like lots of others. If you truly do not want to deal with the new scenario, look for another job. It is their ball game and they have the power to set the rules as they see fit.
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from Katnip
Old Nov 07, 2009, 11:12 AM

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I agree, hospitals have been dumping their weekend only shifts for several years now. It's very, very expensive for the hospital, and like it or not, there is a money crunch pretty much everywhere.

However, making you interview for the same position is really weird and I would ask HR about it. Or go to corporate. That just stinks. It's an obvious ploy to get rid of higher paid nurses while bringing in cheaper new grads. (Nothing against new grads, but this really isn't right)
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