Workplace Bullying & Contradictions...Do I have to assume this role?

[SoulSpirit_Rn]

Hi, I am a registered nurse:nurse:. I work for a company that has a policy stating any nurse must have "at least one year clinical nursing experience" to assume a charge nurse position. I was even transferred out of my base clinic because I did not meet these qualifications (even though they hired me). In other words I have been thrown out in the field/company to find my own hours and work, with no leadership:confused:. Since then, I have been a float nurse, not in charge. Well, recently a boss of a clinic scheduled me to cover for a charge nurse on leave. When he asked, he did not inform me of the charge nurse role. I found out this info today, but I am scheduled to work tomorrow. So I called and told him its against company policy for me to assume charge role. Well, another boss called and said, be careful I don't won't to get a reputation for not following up with a commitment. Am I wrong? Can I be penalized for this. Isn't the boss wrong for forcing me to disregard policies within the company. I fear as soon as something goes wrong, I'll have the sticky fingers . Im just trying to protect myself and liscense:yeah:. Help!

[leslie :-D]

politely apologize but remain firm; that you just cannot risk your license.

leslie

[Art_Vandelay]

Say what? How many bosses do you have? I would ask your direct supervisor as far as assuming the charge role. Was that in writing? Do you have a written copy of the policy?

I would have stated to your boss(whichever one that was) that you motives are not to break a committment but to follow P&P.