Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

Yes, but arent we glad you opened your mouth, or computer keyboard in our cases, I have learned a lot from your posts and take this opportunity to say how much you are on the mark. Thank you

i was hired in an LTC to be a charge nurse.... but i'm also on the schedule as a supervisor for a few 7-3 shifts. i oriented with a supervisor for one 11-7 shift. but i'm pretty sure 7-3 will be crazier. i wish my workplace felt the same way you do about throwing new hires into the supervisor position so soon!

Hello, I hope the experienced RN supervisors and new nurses are still on this thread as you all seem to be the type I want to hear from. I read through all that you wrote and understand where you are coming from. The job responsibilities of an RN supervisor are many. Here is an issue I'd like to talk about. How would you handle being told by management that it is legal and acceptable to have a Part time RN (only RN) supervising a full time home health department (non-skilled) ? 600 patients, 1 full time LPN, 2 Part time LPNs and 50 aides and homemakers. The staff are very professional and wonderful to work with however how do you get through to management that even though the full time LPN is experienced and professional she cannot "fill in" as an RN supervisor just because the facility doesn't want to pay the RN full time when they think they don't have to ? Any legal avenues or documentation you would use ? Leaving the job isn't an option. THANKS.

I started in LTC as a NAR, first to see if I would like nursing, then because I loved it. I worked for a year as a NAR and then 2 years as an LPN. as I was nearing the end of my RN program they started Oreintating me as a Charge nurse and care manager. I was also 48 years old. I was Offered the DON position ....(this spring) that I did not feel ready for.

I Never have a personal relationship with the staff. every thing on a very perfessional level