Please give me advise!!

[ALF_LPN]

To make a long story short, I accepted a position managing a Memory Care Unit and I started this week (I have a background in management). I never received any orientation. I got staffing problems, training problems, care problems thrown at me. This memory care is attached to a nursing home and there is a nurse on site 24 hours a day. The entire buiding is severely understaffed, to the extent that they will work 2 CNAs during first shift for over 40 residents (in the nursing home portion). I have absolutely no support from the management of this facility. In fact, most of them haven't even asked how I am doing. I am also to be doing MDS's on my residents and have NEVER been trained on this. All I have received is a job description, and told "You do everything on this description). I have staff callins every day and therefore if I can't find replacement, then I must work. I have had several callins this weekend and I am now going to have to work 2nd and 3rd shift tonight. The callins were very legitimate, however the facility is so short staffed that there is no way to get someone to work open shifts. My boss says to force people to stay over and do a double. I have a real problem with doing that to great CNAs that have been working 50-60 hours per week due to staffing conditions.

I was mislead during both of my interviews regarding the staffing. Of course this is something I checked in to before accepting the position. I was even shown a schedule that was full of staff.

I don't know what to do. Can I legally resign on Monday? As long as I don't leave the facility without a nurse, I can not be charged with neglect in any way, right? Just a concern. I definately know I need to run for the hills. This is dangerous, and a facility I would never consider putting my loved one in! Luckly we have a need for LPNs in the area and I have already interviewed for a new job yesterday!! Please give me some advice.

[MissPiggy]

The only thing I can think of is to write a letter of resignation documenting these things you posted & make a copy for your records. This might cover your you know what if the issue of quitting w/out notice is questioned, especially if you include the fact that this is a dangerous place in which to work for ANY licensed person. Good luck, I know what you are going through & it isn,t easy.