My situation is a little different because I am a "supervisor" on a medsurg floor at a very small hospital. Basically I take patients and deal with any issues that arise on the nights I'm there. I work 6 on and 8 off, which was a huge reason to take the position. However we are extremely understaffed and the answer from upper management has been , "everyone will have to pick up."
I'm relatively new to this hospital I've been there 5 months and it has been like this the whole time. I have picked up extra shifts where there were holes, usually one or two on my 8 days off but now nurses are calling off in addition to the holes that are already there. I suspect burnout from constantly working overtime.
I feel guilty saying no because I am a "supervisor" though my time away is important too. I work my six in a row and feel like adding more is too much at one time. I don't know what to do. I like my job but I don't want it to be my life. It's frustrating because nothing is being done about the staffing. Should I just suck it up and work?
My situation is a little different because I am a "supervisor" on a medsurg floor at a very small hospital. Basically I take patients and deal with any issues that arise on the nights I'm there. I work 6 on and 8 off, which was a huge reason to take the position. However we are extremely understaffed and the answer from upper management has been , "everyone will have to pick up."
I'm relatively new to this hospital I've been there 5 months and it has been like this the whole time. I have picked up extra shifts where there were holes, usually one or two on my 8 days off but now nurses are calling off in addition to the holes that are already there. I suspect burnout from constantly working overtime.
I feel guilty saying no because I am a "supervisor" though my time away is important too. I work my six in a row and feel like adding more is too much at one time. I don't know what to do. I like my job but I don't want it to be my life. It's frustrating because nothing is being done about the staffing. Should I just suck it up and work?
Thanks!
It's not a question of "sucking it up". It's a question of meeting your obligations. You know nursing isn't for everyone, and if you aren't willing to pitch in.....
Nah- just kidding. but, you already know the answer to the question.
If they want more than you have to offer, they may need to find somebody else. If you want more than they have to offer, (They offer manipulation and dishonesty) you may need to find a different employer.
But, at least they used the term "everyone will have to pick up." So, clearly management is helping out on the floor. Even the ones that aren't nurses are coming in to help out when staffing is short, right? You don't need a lisenceto get meal trays and clean up poop.
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It's not a question of "sucking it up". It's a question of meeting your obligations. You know nursing isn't for everyone, and if you aren't willing to pitch in.....
Nah- just kidding. but, you already know the answer to the question.
If they want more than you have to offer, they may need to find somebody else. If you want more than they have to offer, (They offer manipulation and dishonesty) you may need to find a different employer.
But, at least they used the term "everyone will have to pick up." So, clearly management is helping out on the floor. Even the ones that aren't nurses are coming in to help out when staffing is short, right? You don't need a lisenceto get meal trays and clean up poop.