[skonchee]

I am new to this site but appreciate it all ready. This is my story.

I am an RN and recently took a job in a LTC facility as the staff development coordinator and work every other weekend at a small hospital. I thought this job as a staff development coordinator would allow me to experience a different aspect of nursing. My job includes hiring/dismissing CNA's, orienting all new hires, doing all annual orientations/competencies, doing in-services for all licensed/certified staff, maintaining records of inservices of CNA's and nurses, do the monthly schedules for CNA's and geri techs, disciplining CNA's, doing random compliance rounds, coordinating/maintaining all employee health records (TB skin Tests, physicals)and being "the one over the CNA's" when a family is not pleased or has a complaint. (in addition to other things) This is not all that I will be responsible for because at some point I wil be expected to take over infection control (which was not discussed prior to taking the job).
I went into this job with excitement thinking that I could do something positive. However, my DON and ADON and other nurses in admin
do not support the team mentality. They are catty women who, as far as I can tell, do not do much but point out others shortcommings, come in at their leisure, leave at their leisure, and get their EBAY orders at work. In 3 short months my excitment has turned into misery. I went to my DON to discuss a nurses "habit" of talking to people (CNA'S) like "dogs" and keeping the "poop" stirred. I went to my DON and requested a meeting with her and this nurse to get something done about her mouth. Instead of getting a mediator who would stay neutral, I got a defensive DON who did not want to address the problem or even appreciate what I had to say. Of course the nurse who had been there longer was defended and the CNA's were "dogged".

This the short version of a two sided story. I want to put in my resignantion after only 3 months. This is not my style. However, I do not want to remain in misery with an unsupportive admin for any longer.

Any suggestions?

[elkpark]

Welcome to allnurses! Lots of info and support/encouragement here; I hope you will enjoy the site.

I'm sorry to hear you're in such a tough spot at work! If I were you, I would at least be looking for other opportunities ... It's v. hard to be effective, however good your intentions, if you're not backed up by administration.

Best wishes!

[vernRN]

I would resign from the position since it sounds as though the administration is unsupportive, and all employees are not treated with respect. There are jobs out there that continue to be vacant/vacated due to poor working conditions/poor management, issues that you cannot control/change. Hold your head up high, leave with dignity & secure new employment elsewhere. There are jobs out there where you can enjoy your responsibilities, be heard, and feel proud to be part of the organization.

[KellyHealthcare]

Start looking first, line something up, and then submit your two weeks notice. If you absolutely need to leave now, then get in contact with a reputable staffing agency and work with them to get something lined up.
Your reasons for leaving are very legitimate and when interviewing if asked be honest. Interviewers enjoy not only hearing the truth but also hearing that the candidate demonstrates values and leadership. You sound top notch and there is no way you won't be able to find a job that is the right fit for you.

[catfish1]

If I were you I would resign without burning any bridges. Last month I resigned from a Unit Mgr. position at a LTC that I worked at for 2 1/2 yrs. I worked only weekends and on call while going to school for my RN. After graduating I was approached about the U.M. job. I decided to try it not really knowing or having any experience witch adm. knew. Like you, I was given no help from the DON. Never once asked how things were or if I needed any help. I have never worked with so many back-stabbing, two-faced women in my life. All I heard was criticisim and was the scapegoat for every problem on the unit. One nurse in particular who has worked there for 13 years was a fill in for U.M. untill they hired someone. She is an LPN too. She resented me from the get go and was the BFF of the DON. She would go straight to her and complain about me for anything she could think of. I was ignored, rolled eyes at, purposely within hearing range when she made rude comments about me. All she did was cry and moan about everything but didn't have the confidence to go somewhere else and work Knowing that she wouldn't get away with that behavior. I would arrive on the unit and she would be sitting at my desk and then take plenty of time getting up. I tried going to H.R. for advise finding out that there have been similar complaints made regarding her behavior. My option was to file a grevience against her. Knowing that I would be cutting my own throat if I did that, I declined. I stuck it out for 7 months. Somebody was going to leave and it wasn't her. Her relentless passive-aggressive anger really showed her lack of character and professionalism. It wasn't worth it to continue on with no support or respect from the staff and adm. There were numorous problems on that unit. There have been at least 5 U.M. that have resigned. I do know the common denomitor on that floor and it's sad that she continues to work there after all manipulitive actions. I can really identify with you on this. Good luck and remember life is too short and nobody wants to dread going to work every day.

[Mijourney]

I agree with the previous posters. You should have you something lined up before you quit. Do not burn your bridge when you quit. The health and medical community is very mobile and you could invariably run into former co-workers elsewhere.