FNP/RN job description

BritFNP · Sep 2, 2014

This question is a bit confusing. That may be why there are no responses yet. Are you talking about a dual role?

olvr00 · Sep 7, 2014

Yes, they offered a NP job and also wanted me to do the role and job responsibilities of a RN in the clinic. The pay is that of a NP.

allnurses Guide · Sep 7, 2014

Pass on it. No good will come from it.

IrishIzCPNP, MSN, RN, APRN, NP · Sep 7, 2014

Hmmm....sounds like an office who likely doesn't respect the NP title as a provider. Does the doctor who is there do nursing duties?

BritFNP · Sep 8, 2014

I agree, that probably means you will be ordering supplies, taking vital signs, doing lab draws, giving injections, all while trying to be the medical provider you went to extra schooling for.

olvr00 · Sep 8, 2014

IrishIzRN No, the doctor does not do nursing duties.

I did an initial interview and told the medical director that I will send an email coz I think I have additional questions before I sign the contract. I sent an email asking if I will be doing direct patient care as an RN (I was willing to do the job if the RN role will only be paperworks, CMRs chart audit etc. and not direct patient care as RN), specific time I will work as NP/RN, etc.. More than 2 weeks passed now but I did not get any reply even though I mentioned that I was really interested in the position. Also during the initial interview, the md spent more time informing me about the RN role. The offer was really good and I have been wondering if I should have just accepted the position without asking any questions since I really need to start working (just graduated this May and passed cert exam). I am also wondering if I passed up on a good opportunity. I hope and pray I'll come across the same offer. :)

Right now I am shadowing for 2 part-time jobs with potential full-time employment in the future, plus another clinic seems interested in working with me.

Thank you all for the replies and comments. They make me feel better. I guess I made the right decision. :)

PG2018 · Sep 9, 2014

I heard one of the security guys tell a nurse the other day that he was also working security at a hotel for $25/hour (what nurses are paid here), but he said he quit because had had to stock the vending machines and do other "s... like that." She looked straight at him and said, "I'd take $25 an hour to stock a vending machine."

I laughed, but it strikes me in this discussion because a lot of people may say "pay me enough, and I'll do anything." Being introspective, I would not want to be a RN for NP's salary. The work of a RN is unappealing to me in all areas of nursing. Although some NPs might bite, I'd run far from a job with NP salary and "general nursing" duties.

IrishIzCPNP, MSN, RN, APRN, NP · Sep 9, 2014

IrishIzRN No, the doctor does not do nursing duties.
I did an initial interview and told the medical director that I will send an email coz I think I have additional questions before I sign the contract. I sent an email asking if I will be doing direct patient care as an RN (I was willing to do the job if the RN role will only be paperworks, CMRs chart audit etc. and not direct patient care as RN), specific time I will work as NP/RN, etc.. More than 2 weeks passed now but I did not get any reply even though I mentioned that I was really interested in the position. Also during the initial interview, the md spent more time informing me about the RN role. The offer was really good and I have been wondering if I should have just accepted the position without asking any questions since I really need to start working (just graduated this May and passed cert exam). I am also wondering if I passed up on a good opportunity. I hope and pray I'll come across the same offer. :)
Right now I am shadowing for 2 part-time jobs with potential full-time employment in the future, plus another clinic seems interested in working with me.
Thank you all for the replies and comments. They make me feel better. I guess I made the right decision. :)

I think you missed what could have likely been a really crappy position. The attitude of the doctor tells you a lot. The fact that they see RN = NP is an issue. If he isn't doing nursing stuff why should you do it? It makes it all very muddy and you are an NP looking for a job as an NP...