Being offered job in clinic as RN to help train as NP how to negotiate???

[lynn5707]

Hi,

I am currently a staff RN on an oncology unit and going to school for my adult NP. I have wanted to stay in oncology. Well, today, one of the oncologists said he wanted to talk with me about starting to work for them as an RN, with the NP's overseeing me (I graduate in May 2013), within my scope of practice now, so when I graduate in 2013 I will be about ready to go in the NP role. He said he would help support me with my studies, etc, of course I would be paid. I am so excited, but when we meet I am not sure what to ask him. A NP that works for him said to let him know what is important to me as far as hours, responsibilities, etc. I have never negotiated anything. What is a good way to do this? I have been a nurse for 20 years, currently my hourly rate is $34/hour.

Right now I'm working 2 - 12 hour shifts per week, and pick up extra when I can. I am not really interested in working 40 hours per week, but maybe 3 - 10's if that would be possible???

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Lynn

[lynn5707]

Hi!

Well, I spoke to the doctor and one of his nurse practitioners last week. Basically, the position will be one where I would be their "nurse", get to know the patients, learn more about oncology, but not be acting as an NP. I would perhaps round with doctors, etc, and the NP's as well. The NP said I would most likely get patients ready to be seen, and as time went on, probably will be taught how to dictate for the Dr, and how to help round with them. There are other RN's at the hospital that I work with that are not NP's that perform those tasks, so I don't think I would be out of my scope of practice. Please let me know if I am wrong.

The Dr. told me just tell them what I want as far as hours, pay, etc and he will give me pretty much whatever I want (he said at least 90%). He would help with school costs. He also said he would be very flexible in hours as I wanted to work part-time even when I finish school.

I am torn, his practice is one that I would want to work at when I'm done. I am supposed to talk with their business manager who manages everything to see what the actual offer is.

I still am on the fence, I don't want to do anything incorrectly, but their practice is highly regarded and the docs and others that work there are great! So, the saga continues!

I really appreciate everyone's honesty.