what to discuss in a CNA huddle as new lpn charge nurse?

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Im a recent new grad working at a LTC facility and the nurses dont huddle with the cnas at the beginning of the shift. To me it feels as if we have to hunt down the cnas for vitals, weights, diaper change etc. Its beginning to **** me off. Ive heard several cnas complain of not having huddles, so I would like to take the initiative. I have never been in a supervisory position and I'm new to the facility so I dont know what to or how to discuss different topics. I hope I am making sense. Can someone give advice?

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Im a recent new grad working at a LTC facility and the nurses dont huddle with the cnas at the beginning of the shift. To me it feels as if we have to hunt down the cnas for vitals, weights, diaper change etc. Its beginning to **** me off. Ive heard several cnas complain of not having huddles, so I would like to take the initiative. I have never been in a supervisory position and I'm new to the facility so I dont know what to or how to discuss different topics. I hope I am making sense. Can someone give advice?

I've never been a supervisor as a nurse as diet aide I was you have to be assertive but you cant rock the boat bottom line they have to respect you. Very difficult balance near impossible for new grad. I have no desire to be a supervisor ever middle management get b*tched at from all ends of the spectrum pt., pt. families, aides, nurses, DONs, administrators.

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I've never been a supervisor as a nurse as diet aide I was you have to be assertive but you cant rock the boat bottom line they have to respect you. Very difficult balance near impossible for new grad. I have no desire to be a supervisor ever middle management get b*tched at from all ends of the spectrum pt., pt. families, aides, nurses, DONs, administrators.

Your absolutely right. if the aides dont do their job the nurses are pretty much responsible. so i want to approach the situation assertively. ALL the nurses at the facility are charge nurses. RN and LPNs. But I seem to be the only 1 that cares on my shift on my unit. I just want to be organized. Vitals, weights, showers etc etc need to be done when due. my shift has the worst track record and this has been noted before I even started. My license is on the line...

Thanks KRODD

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