Dangerous assignments

OP:  Been there and doing it now with adults.  In any case, hang in there... Talk to your manager and listen to him/her explain the expectations.  Then you and the staff create the workflow to meet the goals that align with your manager's expectations.  This way, the staff has a big say in how their work is implemented and the goals are met per the expectations of upper management.  To show and explain your work, follow PDCA cycle (Plan, Do, Check, Act).  GL!

I also would not hesitate to point out that you and your staff are the ones with licenses on the line if anything goes south with this grand scheme to maximize profit - which I am sure that is all that this is. (I wouldn't quite put it that way, but you get the general idea). I once lost out on a nurse manager position because I made it plain during the interview process that I was going to stand up for the staff and for doing what was right. They got their lap dog - who lasted for about three weeks and quit.

As managers who are not skilled in nursing, I am sure that they are looking at dollars versus time. They are what I call "spreadsheet managers".  Everything boils down to numbers - even when it doesn't. Compared to a conventional delivery, an induction is usually relatively quick, it is more easily scheduled, and it probably doesn't necessitate nearly as much overtime. It also allows for higher volume because of faster turnaround..