DCS and I don't see eye to eye.

[Harley's mom]

After many many years as an ER nurse with most of those years as a charge nurse I decided to hang up my running shoes. I took a few months off to figure out where I wanted to go next and ended up doing hospice. I absolutely love the work! I have good days and bad days just like everyone else but that is expected. The problem is my DCS can't stand me. She seems to have a major ego problem and some people have mentioned she appears threatened by me. She tries to micromanage me and then looks stupid when I point out she is incorrect. Nasty email is a daily occurrence and her passive aggressive behavior is obvious. I don't want to leave. I have already called her out on the fact that I feel she wants me gone. My patients and families depend on me so I continue to put up with it without making waves. Any suggestions on how to handle this?

[nutella, MSN, RN]

I am not sure what a DCS is - manager?

You need to address the conflict and underlying emotions but if unable consider looking for a different place.

Also, take a step back and try to look at it in an objective way. What are her complains? is it substantial? is it clinical or personal?

How long have you worked in hospice?

To be honest - ER nursing is different from hospice in many ways. I wonder if you come across as "know it all" kind of a nurse and how you do with advice ?