Impact of a Mandatory Two-Year Job Rotation System on Turnover Intention Among Registered Nurses: A Case Study at a...

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Workforce Studies
• Organizational Psychology

Background:

• High nurse turnover rates are a significant issue at Taipei Veterans General Hospital.
• The hospital employs approximately 3,300 nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the impact of a mandatory two-year job rotation system on nurses' turnover intention, job stress, and emotional well-being.
• This study is part of a broader talent revitalization strategy.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional design with a convenience sample of 246 nurses.
• Measured job stress, job satisfaction, stress levels, emotional resilience, and turnover intention.
• Utilized Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and Affect Valuation Theory (AVT).

Main Results:

• Job rotation enhanced professional versatility but introduced significant psychological stressors.
• A gap exists between nurses' actual and ideal affective states, indicating a need for improved emotional support.
• These stressors may increase the risk of nurse turnover.

Conclusions:

• Enhance career development opportunities and introduce voluntary rotation options.
• Implement comprehensive training and mentorship programs.
• Align the job rotation system with individual career goals to mitigate turnover.