I work in med-surg telemetry with 24 patients. Usually the floor is staffed with 4 nurses and 2 tech. Our unit is super busy considering that we are on surgical floor. On top of that we had 400 lbs patient who required 6 -7 people to turn for dressing change.
I was working on my third day when we were short staffed. The minute I found out I was the only tech for 24 pt I walked out and stated that I was quitting.
First, I was worried for my safety. Am I going to function well knowing that I have 24 patients? This is also not the first time this has happened. Not sure how they pass with the Joint Commission.
My manager told me I could lose my CNA license for job abandonment. Is this true?
That's a tough one. I was once asked if I would do a double at my job. 3 hours in my first shift I changed my mind. I gave them five hours until my shift was over but they still couldn't find anybody. I uped and left. I don't think it was job abandonment in my case since my shift was already over and I gave them ample time to find my replacement AND told them I was not going to do the assignment.
But if you clocked in and then proceed to leave then I think its job abandonment.
Like others have stated, if you signed/clocked in, it can be considered patient abandonment. In these cases, it is best to do your shift and then simply quit afterwards.
Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
newboy said:
CNAs have a license?
CNAs are licensed in some states and merely certified in other states. In New Hampshire, CNAs maintain occupational licensure and are referred to as licensed nursing assistants (LNAs).
For what u explain no!!....bear in mind only 1% of licences get taken away each year. So it has to be something really BAD for u to lose your license.
Which this doesn't seem to be...
A CNA uses a hoyer lift by herself and the resident fell and broke her ankle ..she got reported ..she didn't have her license taken away.
strawberryluv, BSN, RN
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That's a tough one. I was once asked if I would do a double at my job. 3 hours in my first shift I changed my mind. I gave them five hours until my shift was over but they still couldn't find anybody. I uped and left. I don't think it was job abandonment in my case since my shift was already over and I gave them ample time to find my replacement AND told them I was not going to do the assignment.
But if you clocked in and then proceed to leave then I think its job abandonment.