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The Heights of Summerlin

I worked 7-7 weekend shift fri sat and sun they payed us very well I would clock in look at the schedule and go to my scheduled cart for report and narc count we also did walking rounds so we could physically see every pacient.Then I would take the keys and I would also be responsible 4 the treatments on my side so I did those first then the bedtime med pass 9:00 pm then at 11 pm I would count with the other nurse on the opposite side because it was now the might shift and I was not responsible for 30 pacients now I would have up to 60 after that I would go through both mars and flag my midnuight meds and erything up to 6 am then I would give them at the designated times as well as gtube feedings and iv flushes and antibiotics we were also responsible for red lining where we pulled each chart to make sure no orders had been missed if there were any labs or orders they were carried out appropriately also then I would chart till about 430 am and start my morning med pass till the day shift came in.I learned the value of team work,how to be fast but efficient,,and time management.My coworkerswere very helpful and I loved it there.The hardest part was pacient to staff ratio.The best part was feeling accomplished learning, new things and the freindly staff  .

Non stop action for 8.5 hrs.  Always required overtime in order to get patient care and accurate documentation completed.  First 15 minutes-receive shift report and assign cna patient schedule.  Next 15 minutes complete patient rounds.  Next 15 minutes review vitals and assess any patients with abnormalities. Next 15 minutes review any labs that may have come in and charts of new admits.  Start medication rounds.  Telephone calls (doctors, families, laboratory, pharmacy...oh my!) Then you look at the clock and say has 4hrs of my day pass by already.  Start the next round of medication.  Then don't forget the other departments that need you to provide patient information (PT/OT/RNA, admissions, social services, transportation) again...oh my! Paper work...paper work...paper work.  But every day I learned something new.  I learned the need to be organized, to be assertive, never be afraid/embarrassed to ask questions when you don't know the answer.  Never feel bad for asking for help.  And last but not least never take the stress of a hard day home.

I was hired almost immediately, I was a warm body.  I had 10 years experience in the area as an LPN, but now I was an RN.  The ADON was an LPN.  Nuff said?

This was just a temp job till I was hired by a hospital in a new grad program, they knew this from the start, it was no secret.

Things were inconsistent, disorganized, poor communication.  They were not prepared with enough staff when they opened their doors (just a few months prior to me starting)  I was in a new role with really nobody there to guide me.  

This ADON was very disrespectful of others (a religous group would come in every week and use the conference room for a couple hours and she would make fun of them behind their backs--very child like and immature) and had nothing better to do than talk about others, she even poked fun at some of the residents behind thier backs--she sure did not act like a professional.

When I found out that the ADON was an LPN I refused to communicated with her any longer and requested her boss speak with me.   (they could not find an RN to take the position, so she was promoted from LPN on the floor to ADON)

I am currently an employee here. I won't lie. IT DOES SUCK!! It is disorganized and rules are set but broken the very next minute, especially rules that the DSD sets and her rules are broken constantly by her favorites and we all know who they are. There is no Job Security, in fact you risk your license working here. IT IS THAT BAD!!! I have seen more nurses getting fired for things that most places will just give you slap on the wrist. Management is a joke and don't really give a care unless something comes up. It is so disogranized that even if you are not OCD, you will beccome one. 

Now here are some other facts:

The Heights of Summerlin open in December 2004. We are a skilled nursing facility and have areas for rehab, LTC and hospice. 

As of October 2014, the ADON left the THS and WAS AN RN!!! I didnt know her well, but did know she was an RN and not an LPN. 

It is a mess here, this is no lie. But if you are going to bash a company, bash it with the truth.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part in my opinion  was working 3 12 hr. shift and being off for 4 days. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Everything about the job was stressful.  From incompetent management to poor Resident care and the list goes on.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic work environment.  No team work  no support from management  which was just as bad if not worse!!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful to say the least.  Constantly dealing with mental health issues in Resident that would become violent and verbally abusive towards staff.  With no support from management.

Management is all drama and acts like it's highschool. Backstabbing is a routine. DON controls the facility and administrator couldn't/ wouldnt do anything about it. Patients aren't cared for properly. Patients have walked out due to conditions. staffing is terrible for CNAs and nurses.  This is one of the most toxic places I've worked for. Management will show favoritism to certain employees. There were many opportunities given to correct facilities issues but none were taken because it did not befit administrative staff power trip. It's a cesspool of bad actors. 

When i started there, the company was just bought by another company and basically had to learned that the management still learning their computer programs and new guidelines and new policies. Id been there almost 6 months , I learned so much about patients care. Being a Certified Nursing Assistant, I learned all the techniques and able to used what I learned from school also. Experienced made me a compassionate nursing assistant. My patients are what I love working with my patients and also my co workers. We work as a group and helped each other when someone needed help.

My day at work was an enjoyable one, I kept busy with paper work, documentation, Socialized with my residents on a daily basis, interacted with family members and visitors. I learned to always have the highest Privacy for each resident. To have respect for management. I interacted well with my co-workers. The hardest part of this job was not always a pleasant one. With the passing of each resident. I enjoyed being with my residents and making sure they always had a pleasant time within activities, a quality of life they dearly deserved.

The work place was not for the faint of heart when it came to carrying your own workload. A Very fast paced facility. I love moving and staying busy, but the lack of scheduling fully staffed nurses was a price to pay for those who did not quit. The rapport was good with other nurses if you happen to share their culture.  The other departments were in good shape with their work rapport. From maintenance to valet, pretty decent place to work.

Located in a nice area, employees are nice. But they are overworked and it becomes a not so friendly place. night shift nurse gets 60 patients to 1 nurse. in 1 floor 2 nurses with no charge nurse for day shift. It's not safe for patients and for employees. the quality of care is not good at all. its very sad.

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