What to expect as a RN Nurse Supervisor role with no nursing exp.?

[hnt1987]

I was offer a job as RN Supervisor at a SKF couples of days ago? Im a new RN with no exp, beside my clinical times during school. So, I was wonder if anyone in here can tell me what's i am up against as a Supervisor at a SNF, please help! Thanks you, I'm still debating whether I should the job or not???

Here's a job description according to the department:

"The RN-Nurse Supervisor supervises nursing personnel to deliver nursing care and within the scope of practice, coordinates care delivery which will ensure that residents' needs are met in accordance with professional standards of practice through physician orders, center policies and procedures, and federal, state and local guidelines. In return for your expertise, you'll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.

One year prior nursing experience preferred. Job Specific Details: This is a full-time 3-11 shift position. This individual will be responsible for medication administration, treatments, documentation, and supervisory responsbilities. This position is required to work every other weekend."

[purplesteth]

Wow - I was under the impression that supervisors had to have some kind of experience first.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I would be a little dubious of a hospital who would offer such a job to someone with no experience.

However you don't mention what other non-nursing experience you have, so please don't take offence.

I think if it were me I would want to get some experience as an RN before supervisory work. But that's just me.

Good luck whatever you decide... keep us posted!! :)

[TopazLover, BSN, RN]

I would not want the job. If you have no experience as an RN do you think you can adequately supervise others? Do you know what they are to do? Do you think that you will be snowed by staff who ahve been there years and know how to run a nurse ragged to keep their little fiefdom intact?

Not saying all places are like this but it takes a great deal of fortitude to deal with long established patterns of dysfuncional behaviors. As a new nurse I think you will find great dissatisfaction, especially if you got into nursing to nurse.

[hnt1987]

Does overdue bills, tuition payback, and living expenses plays as a factor in making a job decision? I'm pretty stuck in between now >.

[purplesteth]

I know it's difficult when you have bills to pay...

Just don't rush into accepting a job you may end up hating.

[Mrs. SnowStormRN, RN]

I once worked where we had a nursing supervisor who was a new grad she was so overwhelmed after 2 months she was gone, they did it again and hired a new grad and she didnt make it a month! With that said its hard to supervise others confidently without experience and people will pick up on this. In the end, its your decision to make. Maybe you have prior managerial skills from a past job that will help, I dont know. In my experience this doesnt work out well, but everyone is different and anything is possible - GOOD LUCK to you!!

[Moogie]

Do you have supervisory skills or experience from another job? If you've been a supervisor in a non-nursing field, you might have a bit easier time than a new grad who might be taking this as his/her first job. Do you have previous experience in SNFs? That would also ease your transition.

Usually it's difficult for a new grad to step into a supervisory position because not only are you learning how to be a nurse, you're also learning how to be a supervisor. But you may have previous life experiences that would make this less challenging.

[SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN]

does overdue bills, tuition payback, and living expenses plays as a factor in making a job decision? i'm pretty stuck in between now >.

i understand why you took the job and i understand why you think this is your only option. however due to your lack of experience you do not know that your real choice is to either take this job and risk losing your license and this job or to not take this job and continue to find work.

in my experience, and those of other nurses, you will be thrown under the bus if this is a true supervisory role. they will not train you very well. plus, as soon as you hit the floor the other nurses (the mean ones) will eat you alive. not to mention your administrators will not protect you when something happens to a patient or during a bad outcome from an inspection. in fact, they might be hiring you just to use you as a scape goat.

i hope i am wrong and you will learn the job without difficutly, be accpeted by the staff and your peers, and pass inspections with no problems. however, i have yet to see this happen from new grads. you need to question why they hired you and get to the truth before it is too late to protect your reputation and your license!!

[NurseJacqui]

I would turn it down, as you are not qualified for it. I am rather curious as to why you would be offered a position like that with no experience in the first place. Not trying to sound harsh but I am presenting to you the reality of the situation. You will be eaten alive.

[DPSGraduateNurse]

I've seen this topic over and over and while I am still a nursing student, someone in their right mind had to offer this girl this position - so I guess the hiring personnel which was probably someone at a nursing capacity level, is stone-crazy in the head and setting her up for failure?!?!?! I'm just curious myself...?? :-///

[LaxNP, DNP]

I worked as a supervisor in a SNF on a per diem basis. I was a CNA there and became a supervisor about two years after becoming an RN and working ICU and med/surg. Let me paint you a picture of what I would deal with. There were 4 units, each unit had 1 LPN and 2 CNAs. Sometimes there was an RN on the floor, other times, not. The LPNs were great and knew their jobs and the facility well. But when it all comes down to it, you are in charge and the buck stops at you. In the middle of the night you will be waking up the MD and sometimes he could careless what he orders, as long as it gets you off the phone. You need to know what your doing period. You say that you need money and I can understand that. But, guess what, you may be put in a situation where you may very well lose your license. I have been in healthcare long enough to see some great nurses get the short end of the stick when the facility covers their butt and leaves you in the wind. I am not trying to knock the job, but just be careful. No job is worth losing your license over...then you really out of a job.

[Batman25]

My first thought is that they are desperate and my second thought then goes to why are they desperate. That isn't a knock to you but they hired a RN with no RN experience. They didn't even maintain the criteria they set forth in the job description which is another red flag. My worry is this isn't a good place to work and they are having RNs with experience in the field and as a supervisor take the position.

I understand why you took the job but I don't think it was in your overall best interest. Be careful here. If it's a mess I'd get out ASAP and protect your license. Keep looking even while you start this job. Best of luck.