Hinnahwill replied to 2ndChance's topic in Home Health
I worked for Humana as a case manager for approx. 2 months. It was a horrible experience for me, but hopefully you'll have better results. I never received any compensation for the orientation that I went through and I also never received any pay for...
Hinnahwill replied to lweatherby's topic in Home Health
Not all Home Health agencies are created equal. If one doesn't fit, try another one. I worked in HH 8 years ago and loved the flexibility. I was a salaried case manager and rarely spent extra time charting into the evening. The HH agency that I worke...
Hinnahwill replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC Directors
I'm wondering how many bed facilities everyone here has? I'm the ADON of 195 bed facility (140 bed Rehab/SNFS and 55 bed Assisted Living). I am definitely required to have a united front with my DON, but most of the other duties that have been listed...
Hinnahwill replied to jennysong81's topic in LTC Directors
I usually work 45 to 50 hrs. Per week. I would have to say that my favorite part of the job is that it's always something different from one day to another. The ADON usually gets most of the "odds and ends" of things that need to be done... So that l...
Hinnahwill replied to pirituba's topic in Geriatric
I work as an ADON in LTC facility. I have 21 years of experience and am probably a little under paid at $28.60/hr. I think the DON is probably making around $34/hr. Supervising RNs $22-25. Staff RNs around $22-20 and LPNs $17-20/
Hinnahwill replied to javajaydon's topic in LTC Directors
This also happens in our facility. I agree with the previous posts. You need to keep emphasizing with the Administrator the importance of "chain of command". Our Administrator knows they should go through the chain...but often gets caught up in the d...
Hinnahwill replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing
No Way!! When I started nursing 20 years ago I started at $8/hr. I have made no less than $20/hr for the past 7 years. I am currently making $25/hr as an ADON which I feel is not nearly enough considering I am working on salary and I usually work no ...