Re: on-call reimbursement
We receive 4 hours paid time off...which would be great if we could actually use it, we can't keep nurses so, time off is rare. Over the years I have spent many "off" days receiving calls on various issues. Wish we could sell the time back for some cash or get a day off during the week. We have 75 consumers (our latest term for our residents) and approx 180 staff, we try to run with 2 RNs and 1 LPN on a good day. RNs are salaried and the LPN is hourly. The LPN gets pay for actual time spent while going "out". We get a little mileage pay but with fuel prices it is not a good situation. The bulk of the calls are handled over the phone and most are silly questions from staff. The nurses work in an office / sheltered workshop for many of the service users from 830am -5pm but that is pretty flexible. Flexability is a benefit!
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