Help I think the charge nurse wants me out

[AJ1980]

Hey guys..new nurse here and just started working a few months and the charge nurse has been at me since week one. The first week she told everyone "oh look she just hired my replacement". Things have gotten worse. Just this week..I came in early to do work the Nurse Manager asked me to do and when I got to the floor she yelled at me at the nurses station about how unprofessional I am in front of everyone including nursing students. She continues to pick at me telling me how everyone talks about me and how I am not wanted on the team. But from what I hear and see it doesn't feel like that because people I work with always so nice and invite me to go out with them. I don't know what to do..I get along great with the nurse manager..she has helped me always since day one. She has taken me under her wing and wants me to advance. Please help.

[nursecat64]

Agreed with the above with one addition - I would simply try to work it out between you and the charge nurse FIRST (as you are the new employee - although that's NOT an excuse, plus it builds your character if you can work things out.) And then, if after several attempts it doesn't pan out, then go to your supervisors/employee dispute resources.

I agree: Follow the chain of command. Try to work it out first with the charge nurse. I think many problems arise in the workplace due to lack of communication. This lack often leads to a "he said she said" sort of thing. Just remember to use "I" messages. as in "It bothers me to be talked to about things in front of co-workers." If she starts again ask "Could we go somewhere private to talk" Then, if things don't improve, move up the chain. Make sure to document (privately) dates and times of incidents along with what happened. Bring all the documentation to any meetings you have with higher-ups. It will make you look much more professional, (and will alert them to how serious the situation is to you) than if you just go to the NM with vague complaints.

[duluthrn]

OP, have things gotten better? You began this thread a month ago, have you taken any advice given on the topic and how did it work? Hope things are better.