New York pediatrics practice: is this fair?

[hps242]

I'm a new grad RN, and I need a reality check. I've made it to the last round of interviews at a small pediatrics office. The hiring director told me that if I'm hired, I'd be paid "a percentage of the going rate for new RNs" for the first three months, because they would need to train me initially. I know that new grad RN positions usually pay the least, but I've never heard of this practice.

Have you encountered a situation like this? Any advice on how to discuss this with the hiring director would be greatly appreciated!

[caliotter3]

I do not know what you intend to do about this, but while not unheard of, it is not the "norm". Anyone, even the most experienced of all, needs to be "trained". It is quite possible that you are being taken advantage of. It has been reported that some places go through new hire after new hire, getting work from minimally paid people who are either let go or quit of their own volition; then, the next trainee provides labor for less than the labor is worth. Do you have any other job offers?

[zzbxdo]

It's not an acute care position. Likely, neither is it unionized. They can do whatever the hell they want, for everyone one the is hired there are hundreds right after thus it's really not in your control. At the very least in California, more and more facilities make you return a pretty fat amount of cash if you leave within x amount of time due to "cost of training and retention." a lot of facilities also bump your pay by a noticeable amount after your probation period.

[meanmaryjean, DNP, RN]

It REALLY doesn't matter if it's fair. It is what it is- you either take it or leave it. You are not in a position to dictate terms.

PS: Much of life is not 'fair' so stop thinking that way.

[Ruby Vee, BSN]

It REALLY doesn't matter if it's fair. It is what it is- you either take it or leave it. You are not in a position to dictate terms.

PS: Much of life is not 'fair' so stop thinking that way.

What she said.

[hps242]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm sure that this office would not intentionally take advantage of anyone, but since I would be their first new grad hire and since it's non-union, I want to make sure that I know when to advocate for myself. Sounds like this is a situation where I need to chill out a little.

I'll probably take this job if they offer it to me, because I really like the atmosphere at the practice and the approach to patient care (holistic, nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on really listening to parents and cultivating trust).

caliotter3, to answer your question: I'm being considered for staff RN positions at two large city hospitals. They also seem like good places to work, especially as a new grad, but I haven't spent time on a unit at either facility, so I have less of a sense of what it would be like there.

[lovinglife2015]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm sure that this office would not intentionally take advantage of anyone, but since I would be their first new grad hire and since it's non-union, I want to make sure that I know when to advocate for myself. Sounds like this is a situation where I need to chill out a little.

I'll probably take this job if they offer it to me, because I really like the atmosphere at the practice and the approach to patient care (holistic, nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on really listening to parents and cultivating trust).

caliotter3, to answer your question: I'm being considered for staff RN positions at two large city hospitals. They also seem like good places to work, especially as a new grad, but I haven't spent time on a unit at either facility, so I have less of a sense of what it would be like there.

The pediatrics position would be easier, but the hospital position would give you greater experience(and pay) and is well worth considering, unless pediatrics is your calling.

[toERortonot]

this situation is familiar. and at least you're getting paid... i've seen UNPAID internships/externships for new graduates post.