Director of Nursing position or Nursing Supervisor?

[ScrubsAndSneakers]

Ok, I am facing a crossroads and would like a little help here. I have recently been offered a Director of Nursing position within the assisted living facility where I currently work as a staff nurse. However, I have also been offered a Nursing Supervisor Position (basically a floor nurse position)within another assisted living facility. Seems like an easy choice right? WRONG.

The D.O.N. position is salary and the Nursing Supervisor position is hourly. When I do the math, the D.O.N. position actually pays LESS than the Nursing Supervisor position yearly......

I have been a nurse for 17 years and I would love to move up into more of an administration position, however I want to be compensated appropriately. (FYI, the company I currently work for is firm on the amount they will pay me -negotiation is not an option....) What would you do and why?

Any and all feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!

[klone, MSN, RN]

As the nursing supervisor, what would your hours be and who has 24/7 staffing responsibility?

[ScrubsAndSneakers]

As supervisor my hours would be a typical 8 hour shift 7A-330P, I would have no responsibility as far as staffing is concerned.

[klone, MSN, RN]

Honestly, if the annual income is going to be more with the second job, without the responsibility and headache of 24/7 responsibility and staffing, I would go with that one.

[joemomma35]

I'd go with DON if you have further ambitions. If you don't plan on advancing and would prefer less of a headache and more money, then become a supervisor.