12hrnites

Dear Gentle, I feel your pain!!! I use to sit charge on my old floor, now I refuse. ( I have only been in charge 2 times in 4 yrs) On my unit the charge nurse is responsable for all 34 Pt's. We make all the Dr. calls, look at all the rhythme strips, and basically handle ALL the problems. Oh yea, and make the assment for next shift and call for staffing.(this list goes on) Please set up a time to talk with your manger and voice your concerns, And tell her that you are uneasy doing this job. Your floor should have a charge nurse in place at the start of the shift. When you come in over 1 hour into the shift it is impossible to dig yourself out of that hole Good Luck