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  5. Nurse Satisfaction Survey Draft
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Hello:

You are invited to participate in a study to validate the Nurse Job Satisfaction Survey. This survey asks questions about your job satisfaction. It will take approximately ten minutes to complete the questionnaire.


The purpose of this study is to identify motivating factors that pertain to nurses' job satisfaction and validate the attached survey. Understanding motivating factors for your job satisfaction is critical in recruiting and maintaining nurses in the healthcare workforce.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can opt to not complete the survey.


Your survey responses will be stricly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Individual responses will not be identified or reported. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Elizabeth Ryan, M.Ed. at [[email protected]].


Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 

DIRECTIONS: Please rate your level of job satisfaction on the items listed below. Fill in the (o) for the level that best represents your level of job satisfaction on each item below.
 
 


OVERALL JOB SATISFACTION:
 
 
 
Strongly Satisfied Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Somewhat Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Strongly Dissatisfied
Autonomy
Climate/Work Conditions
Communication
Performing Meaningful Work
Relationships (Supervisor/Colleague)
Stress/Work Pressure & Burnout
Suport (Supervisor/Colleague)
Work Schedule
 
 

DIRECTIONS: Please rate your level of agreement on the statements listed below. Fill in the circle (o) for the level that best represents your level of agreement for each statement below.
 
 


AUTONOMY:
 
 
 
Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
My position allows me to make independent nursing decisions.
I choose how to perform my work.
The majority of my position requires routine tasks.
I am rewareded for innovative approaches to improve patient care.
I participate in decisions for the clinic or unit.
I participate in patient care decisions.
I am encouraged to be self-sufficient.
My job requires that I learn new things.
My job encourages creativity/innovation.
I am given opportunities for professional growth and development.
I participate in institution wide committees.
My employer has a nurse decision-making committee on site.
 
 


CLIMATE/WORK CONDITIONS:
 

Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
My work conditions are acceptable.
I have adequate supplies/equipment necessary to complete my job.
I have adequate employee space (lockers, changing rooms, lounge).
My work environment is pleasant.
I feel safe at work.
My employer employs a culturally diverse workforce.
My employer celebrates cultural diversity.
My work climate allows me to contribute to joint decision-making.
My work enviornment encourages teamwork and support.
My work environment is neat and orderly.
My work climate encourages quality care and continuous improvement.
My work environment reduces my stress level.
I perform non-nursing tasks routinely.
I am allowed time to maintain competency in my primary area of specialization.
 
 


COMMUNICATION:
 
 

Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Communication between physicians and nurses is team oriented.
Communication between physicians and nurses is accurate.
Communication between physicians and nurses is clear.
Communication between physicians and nurses is respectful.
Communication between physicians and nurses is timely.
Communication between physicians and nurses is appropriate.
Everyone understands established patient care goals.
Everyone knows how to implement patient care goals.
Ideas from all parties are incorporated into patient care goals.
Policies, procedures and institutional initiatives are clearly communicated to me.
I know what is expected of me everyday.
My manager holds regularly scheduled meetings to update the nursing staff.
 
 


MEANINGFUL WORK:
 
 

Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Patients and families value my work.
My employer values my work.
Generational Differences are recognized, respected and celebrated.
I participate in all stages of clinical care (development of a care plan, implementation of a care plan, discharge planning and data collection).
I receive feedback that my work contributes to the patient's overall success.
I receive feedback that my work contributes to the intstitution's overall success.
Clinical care models emphasize continuity of care.
Clinical care models emphasize improved quality outcomes.
I am permitted to exercise independent judgements that align with professional standards.
I receive necessary training to maintain/improve my skill and competency levels.
Work assignments are made based on competency, education and experience.
I am rewarded for collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches to accomplish my job.
 
 


SUPPORT/RELATIONSHIPS:
 
 

Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
My supervisor takes a personal interest in me.
My supervisor listens to me.
My supervisor "stands up" for me.
My supervisor supports my professional development.
My co-worker(s) is competent at doing their job.
I have a close friend at work.
My co-worker(s) is concerned about my well-being.
My co-worker(s) support me.
My co-worker(s) help me get my job done.
My co-worker(s) is friendly.
Humor is incorporated into my workday.
I am an accepted member of the workgroup.
My coworker(s) acknowledges my accomplishments.
 
 


STRESS, WORK PRESSURE AND BURNOUT:
 
 

Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
My workload is manageable.
My workload is too large for the acuity level of my patients.
My workload allows for the delivery of safe patient care.
My position is dominated by time sensitive urgent tasks.
My position involves a high degree of pressure.
My position regularly deals with life and death scenarios.
My work assignment changes regularly.
I have sufficient time to complete my responsibilities and provide quality patient care.
I encounter bureaucratic constraints at work.
I am asked to work extra or changing shifts due to staff turnouver.
Staffing levels are appropriate.
I have equipment and supplies readily available for patient care.
I feel physically exhausted at the end of my day.
I feel emotionally exhausted at the end of my workday.
 
 


WORK SCHEDULE:
 
 

Strongly Agree Agree Somewhat Agree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Licensed RNs are scheduled with an appropriate mix of unlicensed staff to assist with workloads.
An appropriate number of staff is scheduled to work each shift.
Nurse staffing models contribute to my job satisfaction.
I am scheduled to work the shift(s) I requested to work.
I am scheduled to work undesired shifts.
I am scheduled to work rotating shifts.
A charge nurse is included in the staffing compliment.
My employer has an on-call program to supplement staff compliment.
Unlicensed staff are productive.
 
 

DIRECTIONS: Please select the five most and five least influential factors for your job satisfaction. For each column fill in the circle (o) next to the factor that best represents your top five influential factors and your least five influential factors on your job satisfaction.
 
 

5 Most Influential Factors on Your Job Satisfaction 5 Least Influential Factors on Your Job Satisfaction
Altruism
Autonomy
Achievement
Balanced Work-Life
Communication
Collaboration
Creativity/Innovation
Differential Pay (for shifts worked and special certification)
Group Cohesion
Healthcare Benefits
5 Most Influential Factors on Your Job Satisfaction 5 Least Influential Factors on Your Job Satisfaction
Interacting with Patients and Families
Job Security
Job Task Requirements
Mangement Style
Meaningful Work
On-site Child Care
Opportunity for Advancement
Organizational Policies
Pay
Paid-Time-Off Benefits
5 Most Influential Factors on Your Job Satisfaction 5 Least Influential Factors on Your Job Satisfaction
Prestige
Professional Status
Recognition
Relationships (with colleagues, supervisors, patients and families)
Respect (from colleagues, supervisors, patients and families)
Retirement Benefits
Sign-on Bonus
Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Work Enironment
Workload
Work Schedule
Other
 
 
 
Comments pertaining your job satisfaction:
   
 
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