Part Time/ Full Time Flex Position - Nursing

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Hey all! So I am currently in the process of applying for jobs and have recently applied to a job at a unit I’d love to work on, except the job is labeled as “Part-Time Flex.” 
 

I’m wondering what Part-Time Flex means. For example, the job is labeled as 7pm-7am for 24 hours a week on a specific unit. Does this mean they can call you in after the amount of hours you work a week has been fulfilled? If you are “part time flex“ and the employer tries to call you in during a time that is not your scheduled hours, can you turn down coming in? How does part time flex differ from per-diem?  My main concern is getting a job that will over work me since I plan to continue with schooling this upcoming fall and don’t want to end up in a situation where I am called in when I have school and can’t say no to the call-in. 

I could not find much about it online, so any info is super helpful. Thanks so much! ? 

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In my hospital, flex positions mean that you don't have a "home unit"; you are a permanent floater. I have never seen flex used on one unit. On my unit you are either full-time, part-time, per diem or traveler.

You will probably have to contact HR and get the details.

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On 3/11/2021 at 7:47 AM, RNperdiem said:

In my hospital, flex positions mean that you don't have a "home unit"; you are a permanent floater. I have never seen flex used on one unit. On my unit you are either full-time, part-time, per diem or traveler.

You will probably have to contact HR and get the details.

Thank you! I spoke with a friend and apparently "flex" at this particular hospital just means they can call you off of your shift if they are over staffed, so pretty much like a per diem position to my knowledge. I will definitely check in with HR for conformation though. Thanks for the insight! ? 

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On 3/14/2021 at 4:54 PM, aspiringbuffalobsn said:

Thank you! I spoke with a friend and apparently "flex" at this particular hospital just means they can call you off of your shift if they are over staffed, so pretty much like a per diem position to my knowledge. I will definitely check in with HR for conformation though. Thanks for the insight! ? 

You do realize that at most hospitals they can call you off if you're FT too, right?

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I worked that once. It meant they could flex me up or down shifts as needed. Same unit. I was flexed up to full time all the time and when I complained I didn’t want full time hours they said I should be happy because the full timers were made to work 4 shifts a week. This went on for months until I found a new job. I was never flexed down. 
 

(During my interview I was told don’t worry I only need you for part time and I won’t schedule you more. Lesson learned.)

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