How do I tell them I have a job somewhere else?

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A little background: I just finished orientation at a LTC facility... the facility is nice. Some of the staff are nice...others were quite bad orientators.

I had a total of 5 shifts for orientation... and this is my first time ever in LTC. I'm casual so I don't have a set schedule... but the receptionist did call to give me some shifts. Ever since then I have been getting multiple calls about filling in shifts and I honestly feel very uncomfortable... especially since they call sooo close to the start of the shift. they called maybe 20 minutes before a 7-7 shift today... she left a message... called me by another name- then corrected herself but it honestly just set my whole day off!

Even the shifts I've been assigned are not even shifts I was orientated on... I guess this is just part of it...

Anyways, I start full-time at one of my favorite hospital mid-march. I'm so thankful for this blessing. While, LTC has it's perks I definitely love acute care, emerg. etc.

I tend to be on the shy side- and I dont know if I want to quit this place (or even how to say it) but I definitely need to inform them of my other position. I would pick up a shift at the hospital before I did at the nursing home...since I'd obviously be making OT and at the LTC I'd be making quite a bit less.

I'm thankful for both opportunities I just need some advice on what to say to them regarding my full-time position (and many of them are a little bit intimidating and not that approachable)

and for a 2 weeks notice I would have to tell them now... :eek:

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Specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR.

first of all congrats!!! on acquiring two jobs in this tough economy. having said that, i'm a little puzzled, didn't you advise the recruiter that you had another job, during your interview? however, if you did, then you need to decide which of the two you'll be able to give your full attention; without jeopardizing your integrity as a nurse and reputation. furthermore, it's difficult to comprehend that you're getting calls for work with a minimum time to get ready; this also should have been addressed during your interview. lastly, i'm aware of your statement of been shy, however, in nursing one needs to be more assertive, this way you don't leave any loose ends. wishing you the very best in all of your future endeavors...aloha~

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Stay contingent @ the LTC.. they will call you every day.. take your pick!

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Specializes in ER/ICU/STICU.

If you are casual I wouldn't worry about the two weeks notice. I would simply tell them that you have taken on a full-time position and will not be able to work for them any longer. You can also tell them you would not be able to meet your comittment time with this new position so you are resigning.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

Since you are casual, can't you opt not to take shifts for a while? That's the benefit of going casual. I ask because if you completely resign there and for some reason the hospital job doesn't work out as planned, you're back to square one. Tell them you have a permanent job and request to stay on the roster at LTC PRN. Until you're off probation, nothing is a sure thing. Congrats to the jobs :)

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Thanks for the advice everyone.

I'll let them know about the f/t position and that I'd still like to keep the occassional shift.

But I really want to focus on the hospital position but don't want to burn any bridges.

:)

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Since you are casual at the LTC, you dont have any commitment, you can still work at the full time job and pick up some hours at the LTC every now and then.

I wanted to PM you but not enough post yet. God Bless!!!

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