New Grad RN hired as an “RN Supervisor” at a SNF

[ana_96]

So I just got hired an a new grad RN at a SNF. At first I was really excited because this will be my first RN job! And maybe this is my fault, but I went in not knowing exactly what my role would be. During orientation, I found out I will be RN supervisor! This totally took me aback and immediately I felt very discouraged. RN supervisor? I have ZERO experience. Why would they hire a new grad for this position? Everyone I met was super nice, seems like they would be willing to help. I will be doing 7am-3pm shifts full time. They say I will have more help if I do morning shifts (originally I wanted nights) because the DON and assistant DON will be there. Today was just the paper work orientation, tomorrow I will be on the floor training. I believe they will give me 5-7 days training. I have no idea what to expect with this position. Now I am feeling very discouraged because I don’t know if I will be cut out to be an “RN Supervisor” as a new grad. Any new grads been in this situation? If so what was your role and how did you handle it? I know every facility is different. Tomorrow I will find out more of what my role will be, so we will see how this goes! Any advice is greatly appreciated! 

[ana_96]

I ended up quitting during my orientation. It was just way too much responsibility for a new grad with no experience to handle. A little bummed but also relieved. I would have had support there from the LVNs and CNAs. They were all super nice to me and willing to help me out, but I still did not see myself doing this type of job. I guess time to start applying again! 

[CKPM2RN, ASN, EMT-P]

That's pretty much how I started out. 8 months in a SNF/LTC facility as "charge nurse" right out of school. The awesome LPNs and CNAs had my back, thanks to the gods. I learned a ton from the LPNs, everyone there knew we were in that battle together, by 6 months in I had updated my resume and applied at many other places. At 8 months I was out of there. 

Take aways?

1. SNFs are often desperate for staff, especially that RN to make them legit for Medicare payout. All staff is underpaid and overworked, but sometimes its the job you can get at the moment.

2. Never poo-poo a SNF Nurse, s/he has been through the trenches, likely with substandard equipment, no time, and way too many patients. 

 

[beachynurse, ASN, BSN]

On 12/4/2020 at 4:55 PM, Newishnurse1995 said:

I agree with everyone else, however maybe you should wait a little bit. At least it’s something you can put on your resume for future jobs. Give it 6 months.

As a seasoned nurse with 35 years of experience, I respectfully disagree with you. A lot can happen in 6 months that can jeopardize the posters license and I would not want to see her in that position. I say she needs to get out now, before she has any impact on her license, and forget about putting this position on her resume. Besides, a new grad lasting only 6 months in a supervisory position, don't think that future employers aren't going to know the story...

[DeeAngel]

For all that’s holy I hope you have the sense to have malpractice insurance, you desperately need it.

[Nurseybl06]

I recently started a new job as a supervisor with 1 year experience in long term care..my advice to you is to leave and go elsewhere and get some experience on the floor. It’s literally necessary. You need the practice of calling doctors, putting in orders, what to do in numerous situations.  Even with a year experience, I am having a hard time. There are many situations that have already occurred and I was unsure what to do (patients g-tube came out and I have never put one in before) nursing school does not teach you how to be a nurse and handle all the things that are thrown at you