Part-time nursing positions

[ottersloveoysters]

Is it possible for a less-experienced nurse (2.5 years RN exp, not on a floor) to get a part-time inpatient position? I have always assumed that a hospital would not want to put in the time and money to train a person who is less than full time but this was just my assumption. I see so many part-time jobs out there so I was wondering if it was worth applying.

[Extra Pickles]

I guess it would have to depend on the facility. Mine hires part time people but only those who have enough floor experience to get a quick hospital orientation, quick floor orientation and can hit the ground running. with no unit experience an applicant isn't going to get a part time position where I work. I'm sure it varies though.

[Sour Lemon]

Is it possible for a less-experienced nurse (2.5 years RN exp, not on a floor) to get a part-time inpatient position? I have always assumed that a hospital would not want to put in the time and money to train a person who is less than full time but this was just my assumption. I see so many part-time jobs out there so I was wondering if it was worth applying.

It's possible, but less likely in some markets than in others. What sort of experience do you have? That would probably be the biggest deciding factor (along with the level of desperation of the employer).

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Managers in my organization have done this for inexperienced people who are hired into part time and PRN positions. I believe that the employees usually just took vacation time from their 'regular' jobs in order to complete the training requirements. Would it be possible for you to negotiate something like this? Be sure to emphasize the 'transferable' skills that you would bring to the job such as communications, customer service, organizational ability, etc.