Would you tell another facility you worked elsewhere for 1 week?

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Here's the issue- I am a brand NEW LPN who got a job at an ALF with the perfect schedule. I posted a few days ago about med techs and how I was worried about them under my license.

Anyway, last night was my 2nd night on and I found out they DO pass narcotics:uhoh21: . Secondly, from the group I had last night, the techs told me they had only been there about 2 months because the facility has such a big turnover rate.. ok not the end of the world.. then comes the panic.. I walked into a few rooms to do accu-checks (there are 225 residents at the facility) and I found pills at the bedside on more than 1 occasion! Many of these people share a room too! I wasn't happy at ALL. :nono: Then, my 2nd night on and from now on, I am the only nurse on my shift.. again I'm brand NEW out of school.

You know what they did before I was hired??? They had NO NURSE there- no agency was called in or anything! They just let 3 CNA's and 3 med techs in charge of the place *gasp* This is a lawsuit waiting to happen!

Anyway, I want out ASAP- don't I have to give them notice? I've been there less than a week so should I give 2 weeks??! At my next interview, do I tell them about this place or pretend it never happened? I don't want something on my resume that will look bad on my part when it wasn't my fault.:angryfire

Specializes in Licensed Practical Nurse.

i am also a new pn, and yes i also worked or rather was oriented at a ltc for 1 week, and then got the boot. technically i didn't work there and if they wanted to know about why i was left or rather, shown the door, i can explain just how i was unfairly let go!!! i'm wishin you luck though, i right there with ya!!!!

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Here's the issue- I am a brand NEW LPN who got a job at an ALF with the perfect schedule. I posted a few days ago about med techs and how I was worried about them under my license.

Anyway, last night was my 2nd night on and I found out they DO pass narcotics:uhoh21: . Secondly, from the group I had last night, the techs told me they had only been there about 2 months because the facility has such a big turnover rate.. ok not the end of the world.. then comes the panic.. I walked into a few rooms to do accu-checks (there are 225 residents at the facility) and I found pills at the bedside on more than 1 occasion! Many of these people share a room too! I wasn't happy at ALL. :nono: Then, my 2nd night on and from now on, I am the only nurse on my shift.. again I'm brand NEW out of school.

You know what they did before I was hired??? They had NO NURSE there- no agency was called in or anything! They just let 3 CNA's and 3 med techs in charge of the place *gasp* This is a lawsuit waiting to happen!

Anyway, I want out ASAP- don't I have to give them notice? I've been there less than a week so should I give 2 weeks??! At my next interview, do I tell them about this place or pretend it never happened? I don't want something on my resume that will look bad on my part when it wasn't my fault.:angryfire

No need to mention it, no need to give notice, I'd say. Just get gone. Or give notice but "get sick" or have an emergency come up that requires that you travel outside the area for the notice period and don't work during the notice period. Be sure to report these things to the State investigators and to CMS and JCAHO. Is it possibly legal in your state to not have a licensed nurse in the facility at all times?

Lots of licensed nurses also leave pills at the bedside, I hate to tell you.

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I agree with everyone else, do not give 2 weeks' notice because anything can happen in that time. I do not agree with the "Just don't show up" part, though. Don't go back but do call them and let them know that. If they ask why, be honest: "I worked hard to earn my license and I refuse to jeopardize it."

I also agree that you need to report this facility.

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Specializes in Office Management.

As a recruiter, I would suggest that you kindly give them a call saying you will not be returning to their facility effective immediately as the environment is not condusive to your expectations.

And there is no need to to put a 1 week job on your resume or speak of it as the only things you can say are negative.

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As a recruiter, I would suggest that you kindly give them a call saying you will not be returning to their facility effective immediately as the environment is not condusive to your expectations.

And there is no need to to put a 1 week job on your resume or speak of it as the only things you can say are negative.

This is THE professional way to depart. And don't mention this experience on your new search.

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Here's the issue- I am a brand NEW LPN who got a job at an ALF with the perfect schedule. I posted a few days ago about med techs and how I was worried about them under my license.

Anyway, last night was my 2nd night on and I found out they DO pass narcotics:uhoh21: . Secondly, from the group I had last night, the techs told me they had only been there about 2 months because the facility has such a big turnover rate.. ok not the end of the world.. then comes the panic.. I walked into a few rooms to do accu-checks (there are 225 residents at the facility) and I found pills at the bedside on more than 1 occasion! Many of these people share a room too! I wasn't happy at ALL. :nono: Then, my 2nd night on and from now on, I am the only nurse on my shift.. again I'm brand NEW out of school.

You know what they did before I was hired??? They had NO NURSE there- no agency was called in or anything! They just let 3 CNA's and 3 med techs in charge of the place *gasp* This is a lawsuit waiting to happen!

Anyway, I want out ASAP- don't I have to give them notice? I've been there less than a week so should I give 2 weeks??! At my next interview, do I tell them about this place or pretend it never happened? I don't want something on my resume that will look bad on my part when it wasn't my fault.:angryfire

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

I wouldn't give notice, i would just GET OUT!! I wouldn't bother putting them on a resume either. My first job out of school was at a hospital and i lasted 2 weeks. I called the NM and told her I would not be back and never put them on any of my resumes, never had a problem finding another job.

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Thanks everyone for your advice! I walked away from there and I have an interview set up on Friday afternoon with a LTC facility. I am still applying everywhere I can but it's hard to get the shift I need as a new nurse.

Does anyone know HOW I go about reporting this facility? Can I do it without mentioning my name? Thanks for your support!

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Specializes in midwifery, NICU.

Hey, I once worked at mcDonalds for TWO hours! :o ..Never admitted that to any employer!:lol2:

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Specializes in dialysis, OR.

I agree with everyone else. RUN, RUN, RUN!!!!!!!! I would not tell the new facility. I also would not go back!

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Glad to hear that you followed the advice and got out of that situation. Hope your interview on Friday goes well and that you get a job offer. Meanwhile, just keep on trying. Hope for the best.

I would put reporting the facility on the back burner until after you have secured a job elsewhere.

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FYI- I got the job I interviewed for today.. no med techs and they pay more :-)

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