Recently we have had some changes due to the healthcare reform and watching the budget closer and having to balance staffing, patient safety, and budget. Our Charge RNs rarely ever have taken patients...
Yes, our unit is not as high an acuity. No vents. More surgical cases... Belly, back, lap etc Our charge RNs certainly need to step up and lead by example!! Taking 1-3 patients as charge is 100%...