Being forced into "overtime".

[ILoveNurses]

I work at a busy OB/GYN Private practice. The last patient is scheduled at 4:00 pm. But the Doctor allows a patient to come in past the scheduled time. I'm scheduled to leave at 5:00pm and I am still expected to fullfill my regular duties before I leave. There are other nurses there. I mean it's only going to take another 1/2-1 hour for me to do all this. Management won't do anything about it. Am I suppose to stay past my 40.0 hours? How does overtime work at your job? TIA

[sirI, MSN, APRN, NP]

I work at a busy OB/GYN Private practice. The last patient is scheduled at 4:00 pm. But the Doctor allows a patient to come in past the scheduled time. I'm scheduled to leave at 5:00pm and I am still expected to fullfill my regular duties before I leave. There are other nurses there. I mean it's only going to take another 1/2-1 hour for me to do all this. Management won't do anything about it. Am I suppose to stay past my 40.0 hours? How does overtime work at your job? TIA

Hello, ILoveNurses,

Seeing that this is private practice, things are usually done a little differently than in a hospital.

I see what you mean, but, the way I look at this, if you do not stay, the physician will probably find someone who will. May not be right, but, that is the way it usually goes in private practice. Maybe you can work out something where you can come in later and stay later. Just a suggestion.

Just my 2 cents.

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

It was always that way for me to. I was willing to work as long as they paid for it. My doctor was more than willing to pay to have me stay, and he would buck admin. if that was what it took. I was also willing to take off early on friday as an option if they had someone avail. to cover. If you are unable to stay due to child care then you need to sit down with your manager and work out a coverage plan. Set an appointment and discuss it calmly with a few ideas for solutions. Good luck to you.