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There has been a change in this case. The worker had her permanent restrictions changed so that she can be on her feet upto 6 hours a day. Since the manager is looking for ways to keep the employee from joining her department, I doubt that this new information will make her happy. I agree with caliotter3 that the manager is flirting with an employment discrimination lawsuit. Unfortunately my organization enables managers to ignore the law. Our internal employment lawyer counselled that we can tell the manager that the employee is entitled to the position, but if the manager doesn't want to hire the worker, they don't have to. I despair!! Some days it's just too hard to keep a happy attitude.

Thanks everyone for your responses. I'm using them to counter the manager's assertions, as well as using them to argue for an on-site job analysis. The JA will further support my case, as well as provide the attending physician with a better understanding of the physical requirements of the position.

I know the title is weird, but I was hoping it would catch your attention! I am trying to assist a highly skilled RN, with permanent restrictions of no walking/standing greater than 30 minutes without a brief rest, in a Home Health position. The manager is reluctant to hire the RN, and states the following reason: "Our home health RNs are required to do complex wound care that can exceed 2 hours of standing during the procedure" Does that argument make sense? I've worked in the hospital environment for over 16 years, and that type of activity is not usual outside the surgical suite. My assumption is that the average Home Health visit is no longer than 30 minutes to an hour, since travel time between patients absorbs a portion of the day. Most Home Health RNs usually work an 8 - 10 hour day, don't they? Would you folks please give me the benefit of your experience so that I know how to respond to the manager's assertion? Thanks. :bowingpur