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I was hired to Supervise the Evening/Night shift. I would like to reorganize the schedule because the schedule does not work for anyone. We are open 24/7 and I would like to compare 8, 10 and 12 shift
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New to my position
posted at 5/23/2010 8:29 AM EDT
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I was hired to Supervise the Evening/Night shift. I would like to reorganize the schedule because the schedule does not work for anyone. We are open 24/7 and I would like to compare 8, 10 and 12 shifts. Are there any suggestions of where I can find possible staffing schedules? |
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New to my position
posted at 5/23/2010 10:18 AM EDT
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What state are you in?
Honestly if you have the authority, then your schedules are only limited possibly by (1) state law regarding maximum hours worked in a day and/or between shifts; (2) what your employer's policy is and (3) what your employees are willing to work. Otherwise there are infinite possibilities of scheduling. What shifts are worked by the day shift employees? Do you need the same type of staffing evenings and overnight? One thing to be careful with on shifts is how they cross the end of your defined workday/workweek for payroll and overtime reasons. (Your workweek is a specific 168 hour block set by the employer. It is NOT meant to be changed randomly, but should be set with a change only rarely and then the change must be consistent going forward). You should also consider productivity in the extra 2-4 hours per shift and whether that requires another unpaid meal break or another paid break. And whether you want all your employees to work the same shift or whether you will allow them a choice of schedule. If you allow a choice, what criteria will you use to decide if too many want the same choice? And I would suggest before embarking on this road that you confirm that the employer is okay with it and also check to see why it is currently setup the way that it is. Have they tried other schedules that didn't work? But that you are considering. I know it's really tempting to make a large change to something as a new hire, but I would go slow on such a large change and see what is currently working or not working. |
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New to my position
posted at 5/23/2010 12:58 PM EDT
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Thanks for the input! Right now everyone is working 1 day per weekend. Very few people have 2 days off in a row. This schedule cannot with other employers and we cant keep good people. I thought that now is the time to get some extra PRN positions to get us competitive with other facilities. I have been told by other employers that I tend to "make a job what I want it to be." |
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posted at 5/24/2010 9:30 AM EDT
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Are your employees unhappy with their total number of hours or just when they are working them? I suspect that you are in nursing based on the PRN.
I know around our area, the hospitals have very lax requirements. My neighbor works at two hospitals and is only required to work one shift a week to be an active employee...though part time without benefits. |
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posted at 5/24/2010 12:19 PM EDT
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Not sure I understand the comment about "making a job what you want it to be", it sounds like innovation to me and that's a good thing! But if your new employer isn't flexible about innovative solutions, you may have to sell them on the idea.
If you are in nursing, there is enough research to defend the practice of flexible scheduling. It helps retain employees and enables you to "double up" coverage during peak hours. Not having two days off in a row can lead to burnout which can become a patient safety issue, nobody benefits from that. |
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