Need Advice - Protecting my License

[Maltmom0402RN]

I am a new nurse who graduated with an ADN in June.  I had always wanted to work with vulnerable people, and when a position opened, I jumped.  But, the facility views RNs as an afterthought.  I was told during the interview that I would be driving clients very occasionally, and using a company car.  I was told it was mainly medication management and calling providers to ensure orders were recorded.  
 

Nothing in the job has been what they said it is.  I have to travel in my own vehicle and have to give clients rides in my car.  Already have clients who wrote down my license plate and am nervous.  I have to go do dangerous places alone.  There are no SOPs.  Controlled meds are not properly counted and locked.  There are non nursing client care staff, but there is a lot of infighting.  I have had enough trying to break up fights between staff.  I have been in the job one month.  The first week was shadowing.  And, the second week, I was sort of told to just go ahead and work.  I find this not acceptable.  I worked hard for my license.  I am guarding it with my life.  I have voiced to my supervisor I am a new grad and need more mentorship.  Only to be told, "You're doing fine.”  I am brand new grad.  I don't know what I don't know.  The clients are vulnerable and deserve a skilled, knowledgeable RN.  If I had shadowed, and saw the mess this agency is in, I would have respectfully declined this job.  My question is I am still in the probationary period, and know that the facility can terminate me if they believe we are not a good match.  Can I tell the agency, I do not believe this job is right fit for me at this time?  Just given I am a new grad, I need experience before throwing me in situations where everything is a "shade of gray".  Worked too hard to jeopardize my professional integrity and license. My mom is worried about my safety, but I am more worried my nursing license.  Thanks for any advice,

[hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I]

Leave now! The probationary period allows either party to terminate the relationship without penalty. I worked a similar job after I had 6 years of nursing experience and found it a challange. Of course give proper notice and move on. Get some experience in med surge or a different specialty that also allows you to hone your skills and instinct. This kind of job is not suitable for a new grad. 

Hppy

[Maltmom0402RN]

Thank you!  I really value experienced RNs and what they share,  Very valuable get your wisdom, and appreciated!

[Tenebrae, BSN, RN]

leave now. That sounds like a disaster waiting to happen

[JKL33]

Agree, leave. Not much more to be said, it sounds like a disaster.

[Okami_CCRN, BSN, RN]

If I am being completely honest, I would resign effective immediately based on the situation you described. 
 

[robinasq]

Run away as fast as you can !!  If they ask for explanation provide a written response. "In the interview I was informed I would have a company car to drive client. My insurance provider has instructed me not to drive clients in my personal vehicle, for liability purposes.  

[chare]

While I'm generally not a fan of resignations effective immediately, in this case I tend to agree.

Personally, I would have been gone the first time I was expected to transport a client in my personal vehicle.

Best wishes.

[Aesopian]

I would leave and not look back

[JKL33]

robinasq said:

Run away as fast as you can !!  If they ask for explanation provide a written response. "In the interview I was informed I would have a company car to drive client. My insurance provider has instructed me not to drive clients in my personal vehicle, for liability purposes.  

Not picking on you but I would really refrain from specific reasons as much as possible in this scenario.

Scoundrels gonna scoundrel....no reason to give them any opportunity whatsoever. I could totally see them promising a fix to any tangible reason the OP gives....or worse, becoming offended and retaliating. I understand many of us tend to feel less discomfort if we can try to say some words in these situations, but I'd strongly advise leaving it at, "Thank you for giving me this opportunity but it is not going to be the right fit for me."

[delrionurse]

hppygr8ful said:

Leave now! The probationary period allows either party to terminate the relationship without penalty. I worked a similar job after I had 6 years of nursing experience and found it a challange. Of course give proper notice and move on.

I do agree with giving proper notice, I have found that by the time I want to give notice, my heart is not in it anymore and they deserve no notice. For professional reasons, yes give notice, but if your license is on the line and you can quit, quit immediately. Something can happen in this 'notice period' especially in a facility. Retaliation, bad supervisors, poor assignments, poor charge nurses, poor quality staff.