Write up/ disciplinary action

[Rk222]

I am a new grad working in a nursing home for 6 months.

I just got written up with a disciplinary action couple days ago for the over time.

I try not to go overtime and most of the times I clock out on time and finish my work without getting paid because my director is very sensitive about it.

But, this is what happened one day..

The staff was short (someone called in sick and they didn't replace anyone) I had to do med pass to a new residents that I never gave meds before. And 30 mins before end of my shift, I got an admission.

So, it took me longer than other days to finish up with my works. (more chartings, new orders and etc.) I worked 2 hours over time. (but, actually, I stayed one more hour to finish my work after clock out.)

I thought it was reasonable to go overtime but DON wrote me up with disciplinary action.

I am kinda mad and confused..

What does disciplinary action means? Am I going to have hard time finding my next job because of this?

what's next step? If I get another write up, am I going to be fired?

[caliotter3]

You need to ask your supervisor what the consequences of this write up are. It is the beginning of a paper trail though. It can be the start of the basis for future disciplinary actions up to and including termination, and the withholding of favorable personnel actions, such as merit raises. Next time, clock out and leave on time. Pass on unfinished business to your relief and make certain your charting is done by end of shift. If they don't like that, then remind them that you were written up for staying to finish work beyond your shift hours. They can not have it both ways.

[Medsport, LPN]

Does'nt sound right imo, but every place has their own rules and policies.

[Leelee2]

My guess is that it is an intimidation tactic. They don't like paying you the overtime.

I have worked plenty of overtime, and haven't ever got a write up for it.

Is this long term care?? are you staying over to do charting? or other tasks?

I would be calling my attorney, and seek some advice from him.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

If this particular place of employment wants you to leave on time, then do not work off the clock. Pass on any unfinished work to the next shift if management is forcing you to leave on time.

The more you continue to work off the clock, the more management is convinced that your workload is reasonable enough to finish during a typical shift (even though it is not). I do not render my services for free, and neither should you.