JackFrostRN

Yes, just wondering if any one here has experience in this field and can offer some insight.

Sorry if this is the wrong section, but I couldn't find a category for CCT nurses. I was wondering if anyone here does CCT transports? Particularly in the Los Angeles area. This is a field I am interested in and was hoping for some insight. - Can you recommend a company to work for? - What are the shifts/hours like? - How is the scheduling done? - Do you work CCT full time or part time? - What is reasonable pay (in Los Angeles area) for CCT RN's? - How are benefits?

What electronic service do you use? Is it in-house or a third party company?

Interesting info, this has given me some things to think about and to bring up in our next meeting. classicdame - cn you explain a little more about doing it electronically? does your hospital have its own system or is it provided by a company?

BlueDevil, interesting solution! Though I'm afraid of what might happen if we do that in our busy unit. It seems we have so many people who have requests (i.e. XX can't work Mondays, YY can't work Thursdays, etc). Ntheboat2 - I agree, dealing with change requests can be a bit bothersome. I'm hoping to find a way to minimize them, as well as keeping everyone happy when the schedules are released. Anyone else?

Hey all, first time post here. Great forum! Anyways, I have recently entered a quasi-managerial role in the unit i work at, and one of my new responsibilities is to help creating the monthly schedule for the staff. In my short time with this new role it is already becoming a bit of a headache. I was hoping some of you can provide input on how your department works as far as scheduling. Here are some questions I have: 1. Does your department do self-scheduling? Or does the manager pick everyone's schedule? 2. What kinds of requirements does your department have? For instance, ours requires nurses to work 4 weekend days per schedule, and alternating holidays. 3. Our department uses a spreadsheet for the schedule, and the nurses come around and write in their requests. Once approved, the schedule is photocopied and distributed. Does your facility do something different? 4. In general, are your requests granted? Or does everyone's days get moved around a lot? 5. How does the staff perceive the whole scheduling process? Any tips for the manager who approves the schedule? Thanks for any input you can offer.