Undermined by administration

[savoytruffle]

I work in a small SNF (120 beds) as a unit manager. Today one of my LPNs signed for an IV medication delivery. Two hours later the pharmacy called back and said the wrong dose was sent and they were coming back to retrieve it. I was at the NS when the call came through, double checked the med and the order, and then told the LPN that she needed to check doses on delivery and not accept them if they are wrong. The ADON was there as well. As I walked back to my office, I heard her say, "don't worry, it's not your responsibility" to the LPN. I went to the ADON and told her that she completely undermined me and I do think that if a nurse is accepting meds, she needs to take responsibility for the med being right. Has anyone else dealt with this type of thing before? How can a middle manager ever get anywhere with this?

[Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN]

... This whole experience has turned me off managing and nursing homes for a long time. Maybe forever.

Totally understand.

Good luck!

[savoytruffle, BSN, RN]

Just wanted to update this thread. The cubicle became to boring to bear, and the temp contract (thankfully) was not going to be renewed. I am now the DON at an Alzheimer's/dementia assisted living facility. It is challenging and every day is a new adventure. It's been about a month, and so far, I really enjoy it. Thank you for all your kind words and encouragement.

[zahryia, LPN]

Just wanted to update this thread. The cubicle became to boring to bear and the temp contract (thankfully) was not going to be renewed. I am now the DON at an Alzheimer's/dementia assisted living facility. It is challenging and every day is a new adventure. It's been about a month, and so far, I really enjoy it. Thank you for all your kind words and encouragement.[/quote']

Oh wow! Look at you! You did a complete 360. So your heart DOES lie in management.

I wish you well.

[savoytruffle, BSN, RN]

I think it does. I can't seem to stay out of it. I am really enjoying this new position and jumped in with all I got. It's not without challenges, but I know that I will be stronger for having dealt with them. Thanks for the well wishes!