need advice on working with non medical staff

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I need help with a nonmedical staff person that I work with. I work in an residential facility one for latency 8-12 yr olds and a seperate unit for adolescent 12-18. I have had problems with the med certified staff (not nurses) who pass the meds when I am not there. The lock on the med closet is sometimes not working so they leave the door unlocked or they forget to sign off the MAR on the meds they have given, this includes the control log for the control meds. I have asked frequently to have the lock fixed and have to remind the staff to sign off for all medications. Lately the Admin director has given me a hard time saying that I am complaining all the time and that I have an attitude. The other nurse and the doctors have no complaints but I dont know what to do about the admin director. I dont have to work directly with this person but I do have to go to meetings that he attends and he has made it clear how he feels. I was out for a week and when I returned he said that the lock on the med cuboard worked fine while I was gone.

Pleas give me advice. I love my job but I am not sure I can deal with this person any longer.

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Specializes in Assisted Living Nurse Manager.

Well, I really dont have any advice to give, but I do hope that things get better for you. It sounds really strange to me that who ever is in charge does not have an issue with meds not being signed out. You would think that this would be a violation of policy.

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So what's up with the lock? How did it work for someone else but not for you?

I think you need to leave. If your boss is mad at you, that doesn't sound good. Start looking around.

I'll bet JCAHO would like to know about the broken lock, as would the owner of your place and the state Board of licensure for such facilities.

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If your a new nurse, you might as well move on. That no lock thing is no good and it may come back on you if all of the other people you work with think that this is ok. I worked with adol. and kids for about eight yrs. in a behavioral health setting. This is a ruff job, but its rewarding. Find a private psych hospital that has a ped ward or a state hospital. They all need help and someone that really cares. Hope you find your answer soon. PS: CYA

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