Currently working in a hospital doing 12 hour shifts. I don't love the 12's, the job is okay. I don't love it or hate it. Just interviewed for a women's health clinic that is 8 hour shifts. I've worked in a clinic before and enjoyed it. The 8 hour shifts were great! I was able to eat healthy and work out everyday because I had the time and energy. I was offered the clinic job but my only hesitation is covid. They have had some covid patients and it sounds like the staff wear a surgical mask, gown, and face shield when seeing these patients. Is that enough? The hospital I work at currently is considered a "clean" hospital but patients can refuse a covid test. I'm not even sure how you can be labeled as a clean hospital if patient's can refuse a covid test but so far we haven't had any covid patients or patients with covid symptoms on our floor. I also have an interview coming up for a case management position at another hospital. The position is part-time so I'd have to find another part-time job as well but it's still something I would consider if offered the position. It's 8 hour shifts as well. I'd REALLY like to do 8 hour shifts because it just makes work-life balance easier and I just overall feel better and am able to live a healthier lifestyle. The 12's just kick my butt and leave me feeling exhausted all the time. However, I don't really want to work directly with covid patients either.
Just curious what other people would do in this situation or if anyone has any advice.