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WOW. I'm sorry that happened to you. Doesn't it seem like there has to be a "fall guy" everywhere? You were railroaded and it's for the best you leave that facility. Someone else will now be the target. We all feel for you and know there will be a better opportunity out there for you. Best of luck finding a new employer who will appreciate your work ethic. :heartbeat

Hello everyone. I keep seeing help wanted ads for a particular LTC facility wanting per diem CNA's for a vent unit. I'm thinking of applying but wanted to see if anyone has any feedback on their experience on a vent unit. I'm a med/surg NA in a hospital setting and not that familiar with vent units in LTC. They are willing to train. Thanks for any feedback.

I'm going to give you the advice everyone gave me and I passed NY prometric. First-patient safety. Make sure call bells are within reach of the patient and the bed is lowered. Stand at the end of the bed at the end of the task and make sure you did everything before you say "done" to the state tester. Second-With our class the state tester watched the first time we washed our hands and the rest of the time she said just to make the motion but not really wash. So make the first time really count. If you forget something during a task tell the state tester what you forgot and ask him/her if you'd like to start over. As long as you mention it before you were finished, it was OK. My class found it really helpful to practice on each other and not tell us what we missed until after the task was done. Luckily I got three easy skills and it was over in 15 minutes. Everyone gets nervous. Try to relax and like everyone else said....practice, practice, practive. You'll do great. Good Luck.

I wouldn't tell the nursing home you're applying at the hospital. It's not unusual when looking for work to apply at several places. Them knowing you applied elsewhere is not to your benefit and really none of their business. The interview will be just like any other job interview. They may ask you what is your strength and weakness, how you handle stress. They may ask about prior jobs and what you liked best about it and what you didn't like about it and why you left. They want to know that you'll be dedicated, caring, on time, flexible with scheduling, dependable and qualified to take care of their residents. If they want to do a background check on you its a good sign they may make an offer. It takes a few days so you'll have time to hear back from the hospital. Good Luck.

Patient safety and privacy. Good Luck.

I would suggest looking at the career opportunity section of the hospital website. You should get an idea of what positions you can transistion into perhaps with additional training. I've never seens a medical assistant position posted in the hospitals I've worked in.

If you were told rotating weekends then its one weekend on and one weekend off. However, as you stated you are part time and you didn't get all the info you needed about the position so they can schedule you every weekend if they wanted to. In my hospital they schedule 6 weeks in advance and it changes if the need arises. You HAVE to be prepared to be a team player. I switch schedules with other nursing assistants all the time and cover ones that have called out. You have to be flexible. Working in a hospital is very different from working as a medical assistant (what you are actually trained in) in a doctors office! Hospital work is 24/7 and they don't like people who whine and are inflexible with their schedule. The co-workers don't either. The whiners are the last ones to be asked to stay extra hours or come in when there is a call out. Pack your lunch and eat it in the staff break room on your floor like many nurses and aides. You won't have to fight the crowds in the cafeteria. We're lucky to get 15 minutes to eat. Patients come first.

Let's answer everything for you because we all know what's going on in your recruiters mind and we are all experts. You didn't even get your foot in the door and you are already trying to post out. I'd be annoyed too. CoffeemateCNA was right on target. Honesty-(and I did suggest in a prior post last week) you should have taken the medical assisting job. It is YOUR responsibility BEFORE accepting a position to have all your questions answered. Hours and job responsibilities is a MAJOR area to have clarification on before you accept a position. If it's your excuse that they were vague or wouldn't tell you- then it's your own fault. Now that I have that off my chest I will tell you I started as a part time NA but starting with my first week I was offered extra hours on different floors. I can't speak for all NA's in a hospital but in my area where there are 5 hospitals and I have friends in all of them-you will get bounced around to where you're needed. You have to be ready and willing to accept changes with this job. Each day is different. You should consider some job counseling or meet with a job coach. They can help you so you don't make another mistake. Good Luck.

A little advice. Next time you interview with someone ask the following questions.... What is the rate of pay and the schedule for increases? What are the opportunities for advancement? What are the benefits......health/dental/vision/401K ect? What are the hours? Would I ever be on call? How many holidays am I expected to work? How much time am I given for vacation/personal time? What type of training opportunites can I expect. What are the duties of the position and can I have a written copy (they all have one) How many patients on average will I care for? I am a hospital NA on a med/surg unit. It is a lot different than medical assisting. In my job I do the following. Pass breakfast/lunch/dinner trays Feed Record input and output Empty cathethers Bathe/change gowns Oral care Vitals and record Transport to Xray Run to the lab/pharmacy Follow procedures to care for people with bed sores. Answer call bells. MANY MANY CALL BELLS Assist the nurses with anything they ask. Give bedpans Clean bedpans Change patients who wear diapers/briefs Take urine and stool samples Wipe down and sanitize equipment. Change out linens/make beds This is just a sampling of what I do. In my hospital we don't do EKG's or draw blood. I'm lucky to sit down 15 minutes a day. Personally, if I spent 3 years in school for medical assisting I would JUMP at the chance to work as a medical assistant in an office:yeah:. Hospital work (as well as long term care facility work) is hard and demanding. Give me a job in a medical office ANY day. Good luck.

I had the same problem recently with a background check. The HR office called me to say the background company could not verify an employer so they asked me for a name and number of someone who worked with me to verify. Don't be afraid to call and ask them the status.

Hello. From my experience DON offered you a job or she wouldn't have mentioned orientation! Hurray. Here in NY background checks are always done. I think its pretty standard. Background checks take a few days especially if the past employers have been sold or closed. Congrats and good luck. I would ask them for an offer letter just so your clear on your rate of pay, hours, benefits and ect.