Advice for Starting in a SNF

[NewRNHelpPls]

Hello Nurses of AllNurses,

I am a new grad RN enrolled in an RN-to-BSN program who just accepted an on-call position as an RN Supervisor at a SNF I had worked at briefly as a nursing assistant.

As an RN Supervisor, I would be responsible for up to 98 patients, 3 to 4 LVNs, and a handful of CNAs if they show up to their shift.

Orientation is about 3 days each for first and second shifts. Furthermore, I offered to be flexible, after the end of orientation, in accepting first and second shifts. Also, I was told I may be called in one to three times a week.

Over several weeks, I had been flipping back and forth on accepting this position because I was concerned about the workload and support I might receive as a new grad RN. (Moreover, I was stressed because I had researched a couple of posts that told a new grad to run from a supervising position, like this one.)

In addition, they offered me a lower rate than the one that was given to me today.

I would very much appreciate some advice. Did I make the right decision? What kind of rate should I have been expecting in Southern California with this position? If I did make the right decision, are there any tips you would recommend?

Thank you in advance.

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

This is a no brainer. Run away.

Nobody can handle that, let alone a newbie. Think about it, why are they desperate enough to put a new grad into a supervisory position?

Best wishes, Many better jobs out there.

[CharleeFoxtrot, BSN, RN]

5 hours ago, NewRNHelpPls said:

In addition, they offered me a lower rate than the one that was given to me today.

Run, don't walk away from that place. That job description sounds unmanageable to me and then they cut the promised pay?

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[Nurse SMS, MSN, RN]

I can't tell you strongly enough to pass on this.

[Hoosier_RN, MSN]

Run! Sadly, this is how most SNFs are doing it nowadays ?