Implementation and Evaluation of Self-Scheduling in a Hospital System.

Inflexible work schedules affect job satisfaction and influence nurse turnover. Job satisfaction is a significant predictor of nurse retention. Acute care hospitals report that job satisfaction is influenced by autonomy and educational opportunity. This project discusses implementation of computer-b...

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Publicado en:Journal for Nurses in Professional Development Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 19 - 25
Autores principales: Wright, Christina, McCartt, Peggy, Raines, Diane, Oermann, Marilyn H.
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Jan/Feb2017
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Sumario:Inflexible work schedules affect job satisfaction and influence nurse turnover. Job satisfaction is a significant predictor of nurse retention. Acute care hospitals report that job satisfaction is influenced by autonomy and educational opportunity. This project discusses implementation of computer-based self-scheduling in a hospital system and its impact. It is important for staff development educators to be aware that self-scheduling may play a key role in autonomy, professional development, turnover, and hospital costs.