Job dilemma

[cb_rn]

I feel like a tool posting this but here goes:

I switched nursing specialties and took a permanent charge nurse position. The problem is I hate it. Its the actual work - it is not like any charge nurse position I've ever seen, it is mostly administrative which I had no idea it would be. From my conversations with management, (who knew this was a transition for me), it sounded like it was going to be a really great fit. Well its not. The people are nice for the most part and the pay is excellent but I spend all of my time absolutely dreading when I have to work. I'm still in orientation but I can tell that I am not going to suddenly grow fond of the position. I have guilty feelings for using hospital resources (I know training new personnel is expensive) but when you spend 13 hours in a facility three times a week, shouldn't you like it?

Do I man up and resign myself to something I'm fairly sure I'm never going to like or should I confess that the position isn't working out for me and part ways on amicable (I hope) terms?

I feel really bad because a) so many people are struggling for jobs and b) I want to be thought of as accountable and responsible and leaving a position while still on orientation feels irresponsible to me. Everyone I've asked for advice keeps saying "That's your call."

What would you do?

[nurse2033, MSN, RN]

Give yourself a chance to look for ways to find enjoyment in the job. It might just be some adjustment anxiety, or not. I have hated my current job at times but found ways to make it work for me. That might not be the answer for you, but something to consider. If you are sure there is no way you could ever like it, you will be quitting sooner or later. It is actually more responsible to get out early than in a few months when they would have to start all over again. Good luck!

[Popwhizbangz, LPN]

Hard to say. Are you sure you will never like it? Transitioning is sometimes not much fun. You might also consider discussing your concerns/problems with management - perhaps you can mutually figure out a way to make the fit better. Charge jobs often come with some flexibility - where I work I know many charge nurses (and I was one for some time - I had a bad fit with my manager and tend to do better with educational roles than managerial ones) with the same job description, who each function very differently, but all successfully, based on their own individual personalities and strengths. Take care.