PRN not being used what is happening

chare · Dec 2, 2020

Was there a required number of shifts you were expected to work each schedule? If so, and you haven't worked the required number, it is possible that your employer has terminated your employment, particularly if they haven't called "called in a while" and you position has been posted.

nampa1 · Dec 2, 2020

9 hours ago, nampa1 said:

If someone works PRN and hasn’t been called in a while, are they still employed by the institution? What does one put on their resume in such a situation? Do future employers see how long you have been with the institution or just your start date and last day worked?
how should one inquire about their status with the institution or boss? At what point should one quit? I saw my position advertised and it is a small facility. Should I try to salvage

58 minutes ago, chare said:

Was there a required number of shifts you were expected to work each schedule? If so, and you haven't worked the required number, it is possible that your employer has terminated your employment, particularly if they haven't called "called in a while" and you position has been posted.

It was vacation coverage only. I don’t think they intend to use me. How can I find out what the policy is as far as will they let me stay on staff technically, will I be terminated after a few months or earlier? I don’t trust HR. Is it worth asking the boss if there is anyway to satisfy her? I would rather keep this on the resume another couple months to look for work but I would rather quit before the hammer drops.
has anyone been in this situation? How does PRN work in these situations?

nampa1 · Dec 2, 2020

On 12/1/2020 at 9:47 AM, nampa1 said:

If someone works PRN and hasn’t been called in a while, are they still employed by the institution? What does one put on their resume in such a situation? Do future employers see how long you have been with the institution or just your start date and last day worked?
how should one inquire about their status with the institution or boss? At what point should one quit? I saw my position advertised and it is a small facility. Should I try to salvage

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allnurses Guide · Dec 3, 2020

Just call your manager and ask.

nampa1 · Dec 4, 2020

12 hours ago, Nurse SMS said:

Just call your manager and ask.

Im worried to do that. I need this on my resume. In these PRN situations do they never officially fire you? How does this work

amoLucia · Dec 4, 2020

It is feasible that you were terminated (not in a negative sense) just because you weren't needed and thusly you weren't being scheduled. So they would just close your file.

Who does scheduling there??? That's who I'd call. If you ended on civil terms, then there should be no prob to ask.

Might you still be interested in the position? But then would you agree to do some hours with them if you were re-instated?

Do you still have some kind of ID swipe or computer access card? I'd ask re same.

allnurses Guide · Dec 4, 2020

17 hours ago, nampa1 said:

Im worried to do that. I need this on my resume. In these PRN situations do they never officially fire you? How does this work

While I understand your angst, this is a little silly. Calling and asking isn't going to change the reality - either you are or you are not. You will solve your own problem to simply know. Not wanting to face the reality of it so that you can have plausible deniability on your resume is kind of weird. Find out and, if you were let go, ask if you can be reinstated and get some shifts scheduled.

You don't even have to ask if you were terminated. Just ask if they have some shifts you can work since its been a while.

caliotter3 · Dec 4, 2020

14 hours ago, nampa1 said:

Im worried to do that. I need this on my resume. In these PRN situations do they never officially fire you? How does this work

It depends on the employer. I worked for one employer that sent a formal letter informing the individual that their employment had ended after they had not worked in a 90 day period. Most employers don't even bother. You just fade away so to speak.

Based on what you say about wanting to use them as you seek employment, I would continue to list them as an employer. Should this ever cause concern, they will most likely let you know. By that time it should not be a problem.