I was interviewed and hired today by a facility that I spent over a year trying to get into.
I currently have 3 jobs, I work FT at an office, per diem at a hospital, and I am a sub school nurse.
I know how I'm going to quit my office job and I plan on keeping my school job.
I don't know how to go about quitting my hospital job. I'm per diem so I'm not in a lot. I haven't worked a shift there in at least a month. I feel bad because I really don't enjoy the work there and they call me all the time looking for me to take/fill shifts and I never really return their calls so I'm scared it may be awkward. Like "hey I never call you back or answer the phone when you call me, but I'm putting in my notice." I really like my coworkers and manager, I just dislike the specialty.
Should I stop in and talk to my manager? Do I call her and tell her on the phone? Just send in a letter of resignation? Thanks!
That is NOT cold , that is the professional way to handle the situation. If you are not accepting per diem shifts, do not accept their calls and do not have any qualms about doing so.
I was expected to pick up 2 shifts per month, when I did not do so for a month, I was also auto terminated. I went into the office to leave my badge, included a letter of resignation thanking them for the opportunity
I would resign — send a letter and give notice, even if you don't have shifts scheduled.
Sometimes units are limited to having a certain number of PRN people on the roster, so taking up a spot until you auto-terminate is possibly preventing them from finding someone who wants to fill shifts and actually work there.
Specializes in Critical Care, ER and Administration.
I would look at the hospital's policies. They should tell you how much notice is required. Also you can speak with your department manager. You never know when you might want to recross this bridge or when you might need their reference.
That is NOT cold , that is the professional way to handle the situation. If you are not accepting per diem shifts, do not accept their calls and do not have any qualms about doing so.
I was expected to pick up 2 shifts per month, when I did not do so for a month, I was also auto terminated. I went into the office to leave my badge, included a letter of resignation thanking them for the opportunity
Keep the bridge open.
Thanks for the advice!
Can I just mail in my badge/key and a letter or would that be rude? Should I stop in or at least call?
Sounds like even though you asked for advice, you're going to go with what you wanted to do anyway. What's the big deal? Put on your big girl/guy scrubs and give them your items and letter of resignation. Why are you so afraid? Honestly, there will be many interpersonal situations much more "awkward" than this in nursing...
Sounds like even though you asked for advice, you're going to go with what you wanted to do anyway. What's the big deal? Put on your big girl/guy scrubs and give them your items and letter of resignation. Why are you so afraid? Honestly, there will be many interpersonal situations much more "awkward" than this in nursing...
Actually, I was just planning on ghosting them and not answering their calls, but because of all the advice on this thread I decided to do it properly with a letter of resignation. I'm not really a fan of uncomfortable situations so excuse me for not wanting to put myself in an awkward position. I mean I already have to go in and tell my full time employer I'm leaving after 2 nurses already quit in the past month so I'm not really too excited about having to tell her and my per diem employer. Thanks.
I'm not really a fan of uncomfortable situations so excuse me for not wanting to put myself in an awkward position. I mean I already have to go in and tell my full time employer I'm leaving after 2 nurses already quit in the past month so I'm not really too excited about having to tell her and my per diem employer. Thanks.
Don't stress — resigning isn't personal, and your soon-to-be-former employers should not take it personally. It's business. If they take it personally, it's another sign that you're doing the right thing! Good luck to you, and I think your decision to formally resign is the professional way to go. :)
I would resign — send a letter and give notice, even if you don't have shifts scheduled.
Sometimes units are limited to having a certain number of PRN people on the roster, so taking up a spot until you auto-terminate is possibly preventing them from finding someone who wants to fill shifts and actually work there.
I used a phone app to block phone calls and texts from my former PRN employer. Eventually, my employment entered auto-termination status. Problem solved. :)
Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
No Class
It is a two-way street...many employers are classless and do not really give a rat's ass about the employees who work in their organizations. I'm simply returning the favor and giving back what I've been given.
There's no need to resign from PRN/per diem jobs. If you stop signing up for shifts, your employment will automatically enter 'auto-termination' status for not working the minimum amount of hours that per diem employees are supposed to work.
I know auto-termination sounds negative to those who are unfamiliar with the term, but it's a neutral status and you'll be available for rehire.
This isn't always the case. I was per diem at my previous hospital but not able to keep up with the required commitment. My manager told me that if I didn't submit a resignation letter I would be be terminated and wouldn't be able to be rehired.
OscarTheOwl
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Or simply bake a cake with your resignation