I work in a 24 hour institutional setting, union contract, 8 hr shifts as an RN.
Our union contract is such that if there is a call off on the next shift, we can be mandated to a second full shift with ~ 3 hours notice, leading to a 16 hr shift unexpectedly. Everyone gets mandated eventually. Sometimes its a little brutal, but we are all in the same boat. Almost.
My problem is, my co-worker, after they were hired as permanent, has chosen to file an ADA dispensation for psychiatric reasons (they chose to disclose this, to everyone) disallowing themselves from being mandated to the next shift.
Unfortunately, my schedule often mirrors this employee's schedule and often our 3rd nurse is agency/on call and cannot be mandated. So, if I am working with this particular employee, which is frequent, the mandate automatically falls on me. This particular individual is a favorite of the current direct manager, although they have numerous professional conduct problems and extensive attendance issues.
Just venting. Looking for any perspective. I am struggling with feelings of resentment toward my employer about all of the above. I will be attempting to change my shift assignment but there are no opportunities right now. Thanks y'all
