mar55

We self sched. in my department. They hired me, an RN, about a year ago, to build the schedule and then implement a self-sched system for the 200 or so staff involved. Sched is 6 wks long, and the guidelines change per 6 weeks depending on the needs of the department. I map out all shifts, keep meticulous (I hope!) records, and give very specific directions. I break shift requirements down per person so everyone knows what's expected, and then, on a large board, post all available open shifts to be filled on a first come, first served basis. If staff who didn't get first dibs on the list are unhappy with what is left for them, they can negotiate with their co-workers. We're on our third cycle, and I have high hopes that this will get better and better as we become more adept at working with it. It's "guided" self-scheduling, and takes alot of the push-me, pull-you out of the equation, however, it's very labor intensive.