There is a CNA on my floor who graduated a year ago, and is very sharp at times (much appreciated), however has been unable to find a job as RN. The timing was bad, as the economy just turned as she graduated. However, she refuses LTC, and had refused some other options initially (wanting hospital med-surg only, and only full time). Now there are really no jobs like this for new grads. She still won't consider LTC. So she continues to work on our floor as CNA, perhaps holding out for a turn in the economy??
She has become increasingly difficult to work with at times. We work evenings. I have asked her to take blood sugars at 'off' times, and been argued with ('What for' 'for this' 'they dont need it now' 'yes they do', ect), among other things. During codes, I have had her tell ME what to do. She sits at the desk most of the night chatting with the RNs (the couple) that like to sit at the desk most of the time. She has told the (new) charge how to staff. She asked another RN to do turns at a specific time, the RN said later, and when the RN was ready, she said well I dont have time now "you should have done it when I came to you". She punches out 11:23 on the dot (and leaves the unit quite earlier than that), so for those 7 minutes (till 11:30, we do the last minute things ourselves while trying to tie our ends up. Quite a few patients have said they asked her for xyz (meds, turn, ect) and I never hear about it till later when they are upset. Ect, ect.
I do not feel I can go to my mgr about this. I do know eventually she will be getting some tye of position, I just want to know how to deal with this in the meantime. Any suggestions will be appreciated. For my part I have been a lot less friendly and more directive straightforwardly. I also fear this person spreads 'negative gossip' with people that dont cowtow to them.
I am aware that shemust be frustrated, and I sympathize, however it gets difficult at times to work with this person.
No wonder she cant get a job for over a year now...I moved out of state for a part time job to work on the telemetry floor. You cant be picky these days.
pca_85
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I can't believe she can't find a job with that charming personality!