Relationship job embeddedness to turnover intention among nurses: A cross-sectional, correlational study

Background & Aim: Given the high turnover rate among nursing staff, contemporary healthcare facilities are experiencing an increasing demand for nurses. Retaining nursing personnel is crucial for ensuring patient safety and preventing malpractice. Job embeddedness has emerged as a key determinant in employee retention. This study examined the relationship between job embeddedness and nurses' turnover intentions. Methods & Materials: This descriptive-analytic study included 242 nurses from hospitals affiliated with Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Participants were selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the Global Job Embeddedness Scale, and a turnover intention questionnaire. The data were analyzed using independent t-tests, Pearson correlation coefficients, and ANOVA. Results: The mean turnover intention score was relatively high, particularly in the organizational (M±SD= 3.3±0.7) and professional (M±SD= 3±0.8) dimensions. The mean score for job embeddedness was above average (M±SD= 2.8±0.9). The Pearson correlation coefficient analysis revealed a significant negative correlation between job embeddedness and turnover intentions among nurses (r = -0.3, p<0.001). Conclusion: The study concluded that higher levels of job embeddedness are associated with a lower intention to leave the profession. By enhancing and maintaining job embeddedness among nurses, it is possible to reduce turnover rates, ultimately contributing to improved patient care.