KiaRN

I have been an RN for 11 years now and less than a year ago I was hired on as an RN staff nurse at a local Surgical Facility which also has a very capable/functional, non trauma designated ER. I began here after working five years in a level four ER also as a staff RN. Recently I have been approached with becoming a Charge Nurse on the night shift that I work. (this came to light after noticing at the last minute that I was scheduled as charge for a partial shift). I voiced my concern for this shift and was able to have it covered by someone with more experience as charge. Anyway, to get to my problem: After voicing my opinion/feelings, I was met with statements such as "not wanting to be a team player", it is "part of my job resposibilities", "it says you have to in the NPA" oh and the best one yet: "how do you ever expect to better yourself if you don't take on the challenges?" Even though I was told that I would receive orientation while working my regular shift and "not scheduled outside of this shift" - Charge is not what I was hired for. Not what I want in my job title. Not a position that I have ever strived for. I love what I do and do not want the added burden/reposibilities that come with being charge. Just because I have held positions as House Super and 'charge' over MedSurg unit - does not mean that I want this title in this department. So I am now reaching out to you for advice. Can there be disciplinary actions if I continue to stand my ground? Especially since my letter of hire stated hired for the "postion of ER Registered Nurse" - no mention of becoming Charge. :uhoh21:~~~after re-reading my post, I found myself sounding like a wimp and I never meant for it to come across like that. I do however become very territorial and stubborn when I feel that my job/license/reputation could be on the line. There are so many wonderful and experienced Charge nurses out there..... it is just that I am not one of them.~~~~ Thanks for listening!!!!! My Angel ~ My Mom 042029-012006

This is toooo funny! and I only scanned the previous threads. How about: FIP - 'fart in progress' it goes along with FOS and for that ER Doc that just rubs you the wrong way? Dr. "PITA" - 'pain in the ___" Take care!