PACU Nurses – We hear you!

It has been brought to WSNA’s attention that Management in the PACU has announced significant changes that will impact RN members. Many time-sensitive concerns have been raised regarding these changes. Accordingly, WSNA met with Seattle Children’s HR TODAY to get some answers. In that meeting, we called out:

• Management’s failure to engage WSNA in these upcoming changes to working conditions
• Inconsiderate and unreasonable timelines for implementation
• Threatening, inaccurate and unclear communication from Management
• Management’s failure to properly engage with the UBSC
• Management’s failure to provide requested data for UBSC consideration
• Management attempting to force the UBSC to vote on use of ‘sick time’ that may not be compliant with the law or contract
• Lack of collaboration between leaders and frontline staff regarding the creation of staffing plans
• The appearance of Management pushing an agenda that does not align with the Seattle Children’s main campus PACU Frontline Nurses/Staff needs

HR has committed to providing clear and accurate information no later than June 11. In the meantime, please continue to reach out to WSNA with your concerns.

Questions or concerns? Contact your Local Unit Officers or WSNA Nurse Representative Linda Burbank lburbank@wsna.org