gracefully withdrawing interest in a position?

[dreavt, BSN, RN]

Hi all,

I applied for a job which I think in many ways would be perfect for me. Alas, the hours (8-5 M-F) and commute (1+ hr each way) would be terrible for my life & family. In my initial interview, it became clear that this was not something that would be easily adjusted in the future -- in fact they are looking for a replacement because the current nurse in this position wants to go to part-time, which they "just can't do" (and their rationale made perfect sense). I also learned that this is going to be a long process, with multiple interviews with various individuals and groups -- they are looking for a "perfect" candidate.

After much discussion and thinking, I've decided don't want to pursue this job. Honestly, I doubt I would get it anyway (I think I'd be great at it, but "perfect"???). On the other hand, you never know....

My question(s): Should I email the nursing supervisor (who interviewed me) now and let her know I'm no longer interested? Wait and see if I'm invited back for the second round of interviews, and then decline? How can I gracefully and professionally communicate that I'd love this job if it was 2-3 days a week?

Any advice most welcome! Thank you!

[Purple_Scrubs, BSN, RN]

I would wait and see if you are invited back for a second interview. Is there any way, if offerred the position, you could job-share with the nurse who is leaving?

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

If you are brought back for a second interview, that's when you should ask about the possibility of part-time. You never know, they may go for it...and if they don't, no worries.

[dreavt, BSN, RN]

Thanks, Purple & Meriwhen! That's what I was leaning towards. Part of me is just curious to know if I'll make the cut...

Appreciate your input!