Lack Of Professionalism

[annvnd80]

I HAVE SOME CONCERNS ABOUT MY JOB PLACE. FIRST, I AM AN LVN AND I HAVE SOME CO-WORKERS THAT ARE VERY RUDE MA'S,THEY TRY AND LEAVE ALL THE UNPLEASANT WORK FOR ME TO DO. MY SUPERVISOR ANNOUNCED TO THEM THAT I WOULD BE HER RIGHT HAND AND THINGS OR PROBLEMS SHOULD BE ADDRESSES TO ME TOO. EVER SINCE THEN, THEY DONT REALLY TALK TO ME ONLY IF THEY REALLY HAVE TO. THEY NEVER LET ME KNOW ANYTHING AND PRETEND LIKE IM NOT EVEN THERE FOR THINGS THAT THEY HAVE TO TELL ME. SECOND, A COUPLE OF OPERATORS, THE DOCTOR AND HER MA SPEND LOTS OF TIME ONLY TALKING ABOUT ANYTHING OTHER THAN JOB RELATED, AND IF THEY DO, IT IS TO TALK ABOUT AND MAKE FUN OF PATIENTS. THE DOCTOR IS ABOUT 34 YEARS AND ACTS SO UNPROFFESSIONAL AND GOING TO LUNCH TOGETHER BREAKS ETC ETC. EVEN THE OLDER DOCTORS LOOK AT HER KIND OF WEIRD. I HAVE MENTIONED SOME OF THESE INCIDENTS TO MY IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR BUT DOESNT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. SHE STATES SHE CANT TELL THE DOCTOR ANYTHING BECAUSE THE CLINIC IS OWNED BY THE DOCTORS. STILL I THINK THAT IS VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND I DONT KNOW WHO TO TELL. WHAT SHOULD I DO. I DONT WANT TO BE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ALL THE TIME.

[CapeLPN]

Oooh, that's a tough one... it doesn't sound like your complaints would do any good anyway... I'm still a new grad and don't remember all of the guidelines for lodging complaints (although I'm sure it's in my piles of papers from school)... If I were in the same situation I'd look elsewhere - is it really worth the trouble? I'm all about enjoying where I work and who I work with - how can you work as a healthcare team if no one else is on-board? Just my two cents... I'd be concerned that my license could be on the line too...

Best of luck to you!

[Butterflybee]

It's hard when youre new. Maybe when they get to know you things may change. We have to try to stay positive because it is a new job. If things dont change then you will know what you need to do. Sending positive vibes your way. Hang in there as long as you can.

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

Unfortunately, there really isn't much that can be done to doctors, except by another one (you'll see more of this as time goes by). They are such a closed knit group that they keep most of their disputes from the general public-they are not like nurses who talk to anything with interest and moving lips.

I would focus more on keeping the lines of communication open with your supervisor to garner support, and try and get the assistants in line. It sounds like you are new, and many employees like to pick on the new kid on the block.

One other perspective to consider...first, are you a new nurse? And, when the employees are speaking about patients, can they hear? I ask this because again, as time goes on, and you begin to really encounter the insane demands of the public, speaking about it to others that are familiar with the situation can be very therapeutic and sometimes, medical people are known for their dark humor. I am not present to actually see the interaction of your particular surroundings, but, I can tell you that I have walked away from patients, grabbed a nurse or even a doctor that is down on my level and say "Hey...did you see THAT...", but we wait until the patient is gone and no one can hear what we are saying. These are conversations that are held behind the closed door in whispers.

I do believe that the assistants have to learn to accept that you are the next in charge and begin respecting you, and this has to begin with gaining confidence in yourself. Good luck and keep us posted.

[caliotter3]

If the behavior of the others impacts your ability to do your job, then you will need to assess whether staying at this job is in your best interest. How bad is the situation? Is it something that you can ride out, or do you feel that there are walls that can not be climbed? Is it worth it? Are there a plethora of available jobs where you live or is this it and you better make it work? Look at the entire picture to see where you think you stand. Before you decide to move on, if that is what you do, you need to also consider that there are usually unpleasant things about any job. You might not be finding a better place, only a different place. Your best bet is most likely to stay where you are and do your job to the best of your ability, notwithstanding how the others act.

[mmravin2b]

hey lack of professionalism....that is the name of the game in illinois in the area i work in. i work in a nursing home and it seems the staff like to see who they can make miserable by turning them in for abuse by only telling part of your response to a resident. as well as chastizing what you did or did not do to their liking and the burden is on me to prove different. i thought i was supposed to be a nurse not defending my job or title. what about this, the ones who make the acccusations are as quilty if not more so than they are trying to accuse. i do not mind being i nurse, i mind the crap you seem to have to endure to be one here. i have been told that is is much better in other states. i have nurse friends that have come back to this area after practicing elsewhere and they boast of how nice it was to work out of this state. truth jor fiction? give me your input! in response to the new nurse thing...when i was hatched i was told by more than one nurse...we eat our young. which i guess loosly interpreted means i am gonna dump on you because it was done to me. can you say malfunction? what about defective and lets not forget the epervessent disfunctional ! am i hostile your possibly thinking....well i would say for what i have endured to stay in the nursing field since 1985 no. just really tired of pettiness. i am not perfect a few times i have been reprimanded fairly on the job. i will take the hit if it is well deserved. though the majority of what i have been disciplined for over the years has little to do with my ability or my performance. i would go into more detail but i suppose it is just a bit off the subject. i just really would like to enjoy my career i do not think that is a lot to ask!!!!