Resignation after 1 month of working.

[nursefromcali]

Hello everyone HAPPY THANKS GIVING!

BTW, I always post here in AN every time I feel confused and need some advices. And I really appreciate it.

(My previous nursing work experiences were on county jail and on multi physician ambulatory/out patient clinic, I tried to double job before so in 2 years working as FT nurse I have 2 employers already)

So right now, I'm on huge dilemma. Like I'm so confused. I posted last time here that I'm currently working as charge nurse in a LTC. I got hired on Nov 3rd and they gave me 6 days of classroom orientation plus 4days of AM shift orientation and 4 days of PM orientation. Currently I'm on my 3rd day working alone and I'm PM shift FT nurse handling 23-25 residents with 2-3 CNAs. I kinda enjoy my work coz it's pretty busy but not toxic (so far LOL )

In the other hand, I applied way back before of September 2015 in hospital under case management/utilization management and they barely called me for interview and I confirmed it. Interview would be on Dec 3rd which is next week. It's a Full time Days position and non bed side care job meaning it's kinda paperwork and some office work as a nurse which is "okay job" for me.

My question is?? Should I tell them that I'm working right now as Charge Nurse or should I not tell them that I'm working right now and just emphasize my skills and experience to my old job before which I just resigned last Nov. 2nd of this year?

If we do our math? I'm only 1 month to my current job and I feel like I want that case management job too. If ever they offer it to me, can I ask my current employer (LTC) to put me on PT/on call ? If not, should I still give them 2 weeks notice? Or just quit on LTC then no call no show?

I don't mind to work on LTC as on call/PT but I'm not sure if it's okay to ask them to put me in that working status since they hired me and offered me as FT which I agreed before? either way if I got the job as case manager I'm not gonna tell my LTC job that I got FT job in hospital coz I don't wanna make any chaos to my coworkers on LTC, what do you think guys?

PLEASE ADVICE!!! Thank you in advance.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Most LTC facilities are so hard-up for staff that, if you were to ask management to change your status from full-time to PRN/per diem, they would probably accept and be grateful. However, do not quit using the no-call/no-show method.

[Postpartum RN]

You should definitely give them a notice, do not quit by no call no show. Your new employer will find out about this job because it will show up when they do a background check, so I would mention it definitely.

[nursefromcali]

Even though I'm working for a month for them??? What if they will not hire me coz I'm working FT time now? Please advice

[nursefromcali]

Most LTC facilities are so hard-up for staff that, if you were to ask management to change your status from full-time to PRN/per diem, they would probably accept and be grateful. However, do not quit using the no-call/no-show method.

So I will give them a notice even I work a

month to them? 1 or 2 weeks?

[Postpartum RN]

You working full time is no reason for them to not hire you. They are professionals and understand that you need to give notice to your job. This is how it works. 2 weeks is usually the standard for giving resignation notice

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

So I will give them a notice even I work a

month to them? 1 or 2 weeks?

A two-week notice is the industry standard...

[Ruby Vee, BSN]

Congratulations on your interview. You seem to be assuming, however, that getting an interview means they plan to hire you. Chances are, you have nothing to worry about -- they'll hire someone with more bedside experience. If you are lucky enough to be offered a job, please be professional regarding your current job. If you're an RN, four weeks of notice is the standard, although it may be less for LPNs. Leaving without notice burns a bridge, and if if you're SURE you never wish to work in LTC again, you don't want to burn bridges. You may wish to work for that institution as a case manager, or for the parent company. Another company may buy your LTC and you may want to work for THEM. Burning bridges is rarely necessary and never smart.

[nursefromcali]

Thank you so much guys!!! You're the best. Last clarification.. So during my interview? I will them that I'm currrently working as charge nurse in LTC, but what if they ask me for how long? I just work in LTC for a month? And to my LTC job should I tell them that I got a job in hospital as case manager, or just tell them in my notice that I can't work FT with them no more with no exact reason?

[hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I]

Always, always, alwayfive notice I the new job asks when you are available to start say "I need to give notice o my employer." They will respect this. I work in LTC and almost everyone has resumes out else ware. They understand turnover is part of the LTC game, but it's never a good idea to burn bridges.

hppy

[nursefromcali]

Always, always, alwayfive notice I the new job asks when you are available to start say "I need to give notice o my employer." They will respect this. I work in LTC and almost everyone has resumes out else ware. They understand turnover is part of the LTC game, but it's never a good idea to burn bridges.

hppy

thank you! I appreciate what you said. And seems true and legit

[kbrn2002, ADN, RN]

Even though I'm working for a month for them??? What if they will not hire me coz I'm working FT time now? Please advice

Oddly enough it is quite often easier to get a job if you already have a job. Be honest in the interview, tell you you are currently working and that you will be giving your current employer a minimum two week notice before leaving if you are offered the hospital position.