How to tell boss that you are going to take on another part-time position elsewhere?

[chall2011]

Hello,

To be quick I have currently worked for a long term care facility for about a month (nurse aide) part-time. I have now decided to take on another part-time Tech position working for a hospital in a step down ICU. I have not told my previous employer about this yet and it is starting to gnaw at me. My plan is to work both jobs for the Summer and then drop the job at the nursing home so I can maintain my nursing school commitment.

I want to do this in the most professional/humble way I can and I need advice on how to do this. I think I would be acting with integrity by telling her I'm accepting this position but I don't think it would be very smart of me to tell her I'm planning on quitting after the Summer. Please help. This is really bothering me. Some people might think this is really a small matter because I've only been there a month but I want my career in health care to be one of complete honesty and integrity. I've been given this one life and I'd like to be remembered down the road for someone who handled delicate situations with some finesse.

Please give me your thoughts.

Thanks.

[Always_Learning, BSN, RN]

Hmmm...I don't see why it's necessary to disclose anything about the other job right now. If you are still able to work your shifts at Employer A as agreed, I wouldn't say anything. I don't find it to be necessary or any more virtuous to disclose absolutely everything to my employer.

I think all you need to do to maintain integrity is give proper notice when you decide to leave (or maybe an extra week notice - if it would make you feel better - as a gesture of goodwill). I doubt the empoyer minds one way or the other what you do as long as you show up to work your shifts as agreed and, when you decide to leave, give appropriate notice so they can find a replacement.

Best of luck to you!

[chall2011]

I kind of thought the same. Thank you.