Where I am employed at present we are expected to report for work 15 minutes before our shift starts to recieve report. It is considered part of our "profesional responsiblity". We are told through the eons that is the way everyone does it. However I don't think that we should be expected to get report for free.
Please answer the following questions for me so I can gather information on whether or not our staff should push management into changing this policy.
1. Are you paid for the time spent recieving report?
2. Are you paid for the time spent while oncoming shift is recieving report?
3. If the answer is no to either question does management consider this part of you "profesional responsiblity"?
4. Are you expected to stay while report is given or can you leave once oncoming shift is recieving report?
We have a clause that states we cannot put in for overtime until we have worked more than 15 minutes, however you now cannot leave during that 15 minutes even though you are no longer on pay. Any solutions comment or help would be greatly appreciated.
My shift is 6:45am - 7:15pm. the first and last 15 min for report. We get a 30 minute lunch and sometimes 2 - 15 minute breaks. We always get paid 12 hours...so yes we get paid for our report. I dont think it is fair to no be!
Our nurses clock in when they hit the door and clock out after report, all paid time. I wouldnt give an employer the time of day that expects me to work for free. I put in for "No lunch" if I cant leave the building ! You must be stronger, I watch our admininstration pull the wool over the eyes of nurses all day long. And I see them smirk when they can get away with it too. Good luck.
NurseStacey143, ADN, RN
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My shift is 6:45am - 7:15pm. the first and last 15 min for report. We get a 30 minute lunch and sometimes 2 - 15 minute breaks. We always get paid 12 hours...so yes we get paid for our report. I dont think it is fair to no be!