Potential New Job Option

[SilverBells, BSN]

As some of you may know, I took an ADON position about 3 months ago.   It has been somewhat of a disappointment.  

Word has gotten around, and the other day, I had a supervisor in the assisted living reacn out to me about a new position.  It would be an RN Case Manager, Monday through Friday job, with on-call once a month.  

The job would primarily entail completing admissions and assessments, two things I love.  I would have little to no involvement with the COVID/Infection Control aspect of things, something I pretty much despise.   I would also have a 2nd floor office, instead of one in the basement.  

Downside is, there will be a pay cut.  But I can't help but wonder if a fresh start would be good and am considering applying for it. 

Thoughts? Has anyone ever switched from SNF to ALF? 

[JBMmom, MSN, NP]

There are many important aspects to any job and while pay is one consideration, it's not necessarily the most important you. You have made mention before of the things that you enjoy most about your job. If there's a job out there that is based on the things that you enjoy most it sounds like an opportunity you should definitely investigate!

[Davey Do]

[SilverBells, BSN]

I put in an application, so we'll see.  

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

You are an experienced nurse. Do NOT just accept a pay cut without negotiating. The appropriate time to negotiate is after you have been offered the position. Google the term "gratitude sandwich" if you need pointers in negotiating. Believe in yourself!! Good luck!

[CalicoKitty, BSN, MSN, RN]

It would depend a bit on the size of the pay cut.  Since you would be leaving a supervisory position to a standard nurse one, I would expet some pay difference.

[klone, MSN, RN]

There is a lot to be said about taking a pay cut for a job wi less responsibility and less headache. 
 

What is your living situation? Will you be able to afford NOT living with your parents if you take this job?

[beachynurse, ASN, BSN]

klone said:

There is a lot to be said about taking a pay cut for a job wi less responsibility and less headache. 
 

What is your living situation? Will you be able to afford NOT living with your parents if you take this job?

I totally agree with you. I was working a horrible job as a manager in a home care agency. It was awful. I used to cry on the way to work, and the way home. I left to become a school nurse, but had to take a $25,000 pay cut. That was the best $25,000 loss I ever took. I have no regrets, I am much happier here that I was in home care. Sometimes you have to think about your well being. 

[SilverBells, BSN]

klone said:

There is a lot to be said about taking a pay cut for a job wi less responsibility and less headache. 
 

What is your living situation? Will you be able to afford NOT living with your parents if you take this job?

Currently still at home with my parents.   Regardless of either job, finding my own house will be difficult in my area.  I really don't think the extra $6,000 I'm making a year in my current position is really helping or making much of a difference though

[SilverBells, BSN]

I have a phone interview for this position tomorrow 

[Squidpdx, CNA, LPN]

Good luck SilverBells!

[hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I]

SilverBells said:

Currently still at home with my parents.   Regardless of either job, finding my own house will be difficult in my area.  I really don't think the extra $6,000 I'm making a year in my current position is really helping or making much of a difference though

Why so set on getting a house. If you don't have a partner, children or pets you could easily get by with a studio or efficiancy apartment. Plus making monthly rent payments on time will improve you ability to qualify for a mortgage in the future. If what you say about your parents is true and I have no reason to disbelieve you, it can't be helping your depression.

Hppy