New MDS Job

[lisa41rn]

What is it about getting into MDS? I was thrilled to have gotten a job which was part-time and flexible. I was going to keep a per diem job I had as well, but that boss, who was always miserable, wouldn't work with me to continue with her and train for my new position. She wanted me to stay and work for her and have her be the priority job. I ended up quitting the per diem job because we couldn't work it out.

I went through all the requirements of the new MDS job during the interview and once I was in orientation I was told I would be on-call. Never heard of this before! The Administrator ended up making me exempt to on-call because I fought for it, but now I'm not getting a start date. I completed orientation and don't know if I'll be working next week or not. Now I feel there is so much irritation because of the on-call situation, I don't feel I'm going to be treated fairly. They just had a state audit and did terribly, thus I know I'm not a priority but I really feel stuck.

I didn't leave on the best of terms at my per diem job because my boss insisted she have her needs filled and now this job doesn't look like it will materialize. I think this is so unfair that such a huge job detail was left out because had I known, I wouldn't have taken the job. I'm very depressed about this. The fact that I'm not being told when I'll be starting and am just left hanging is unfair. I also feel the other nurses who ASSUMED I would be on call (regardless that the Administrator was at fault for not bringing this up is his fault, not mine) won't treat me very well. I'm thinking they're just playing games and hope I'll quit so that'll allow them to start all over to find someone new or they won't be very supportive of me as this is my first MDS job. Any suggestions? I feel like I'm going to be jobless at this point.

Has anyone heard of this happening? I feel like writing corporate and demanding they find a position for me as companies should not be allowed to treat employees like this.

[CapeCodMermaid, RN]

In every building I've been it that has an on call system, the MDS coordinator was part of the on call schedule..same as every other nurse manager type. You might make yourself feel better by writing to the company, but these days where there are more nurses than jobs, think carefully before you do.

[Ruas61, BSN, RN]

It was very unfair to not mention the on-call part when you interviewed for the position. Every MDS position I have held has came with the on-call part. I am always the last one looked at for working the floor. I have down 2 shifts in 15 monhts.

[lisa41rn]

Thanks for the replies. This position was advertised for a few weeks. I think because it is only part-time that might have been part of the reason, but I'm finding the facility doesn't have the best reputation so that could also be part of it. I am extremely depressed about this. I'm not sure why, but I seem to find the worst jobs! The bosses aren't very good to their employees and now I feel I've burned bridges by leaving my per diem employer for one which I thought would work (my new MDS position) and that is falling apart. I'm finishing up my last course for my Masters, don't have much confidence and this job was going to mean a lot to me and changing my life. It just doesn't seem worth it anymore. THx for the advice.