I have been working on an inpatient eating disorder unit since 8/1. I was hired for 32 hour eves but I have never worked that because they have always asked if I wanted an extra shift or to work a double here and there. Last week I worked over 48 hours. To my relief I was scheduled to have a day off tomorrow.
Anyways the scheduling coordinator called me today to see if I could work tomorrow night in addition to attending a speech by some speaker that I was already supposed to see.
This was the first I heard of me having to come in for a speaker (the speech would be shorter than my drive time there and back). My schedule was blank for tomorrow so I assumed it was my day off and made plans, the coordinator said that it was a scheduling error and I was supposed to be off so that I could go to the speech however this was never communicated to me. I told her that I had plans and could not come in could I be penalized for this?
I know I should've asked while I had her on the phone but I didn't think of it until after business hours of course.
Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.
We are all about Person Centered Care and that person isn't just the resident. We (try to) support every employee to become the best they can be. Contented, well respected employees usually do a better job.
Plus, I wasn't born a manager (okay, if you ask my siblings they'll say I WAS born bossy) so I know how I didn't like to be treated by less than respectful bosses and I make sure I don't treat anyone in my facility disrespectfully.
CapeCodMermaid, RN
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We are all about Person Centered Care and that person isn't just the resident. We (try to) support every employee to become the best they can be. Contented, well respected employees usually do a better job.
Plus, I wasn't born a manager (okay, if you ask my siblings they'll say I WAS born bossy) so I know how I didn't like to be treated by less than respectful bosses and I make sure I don't treat anyone in my facility disrespectfully.