Nurse!Nurse!Hello?

Yes, I think you are right. My main concern is that I live in a congested urban area, and I am afraid I will sit in traffic for an hour with no compensation for time or mileage. All for a one-hour visit for which I will be paid $30. I believe there is room for negotiation regarding the mileage. I am still figuring out exactly what to ask for, since I have never had a position before that involves driving...

"Time spent by an employee in travel as part of their principal activity, such as travel from job site to job site during the workday, is work time and must be counted as hours worked." That's interesting...not just in my case, but for all home health nurses who see several patients a day...

I recently accepted a position as an RN for a company that provides "personal care" for seniors. My job involves driving to their homes to complete an assessment and care plan, and to supervise the CNAs who are providing the care. The job pays $30/hour, but there is no mileage reimbursement. The clock starts when I arrive at their home, and ends when I leave. So I might spend an hour in traffic with no reimbursement for driving or gas. Is this the norm? I have a feeling the employer may be flexible on this if I can present suggestions about what the normal protocol is in other agencies. I really appreciate any feedback!

I have an interview next week with a new start-up company that provides in-home personal care services for the elderly. No skilled nursing. This prn RN position involves creating and updating care plans and supervising the CNAs. It is a 1099 position, which I have never had before, but I understand the main drawback is that I am responsible for paying all taxes. Since I haven't had the interview yet I don't know if the pay is hourly or per-visit. When I filled out the application, I left the "desired pay" section empty since I had absolutely no idea what to put. Does anyone know what the usual pay is for this type of position, either hourly or per-visit? I assume I would have to take into account the fact that I will be paying all the taxes & using my own car. Any feedback is definitely appreciated! Thanks

Thank you! It was very helpful to hear from someone with first ( and second) hand knowledge of what the job is like. I also have an ADN, but I don't have any experience with triage. All my experience has been as a charge nurse in SNF/LTC. The main advantage for me in working as an advice nurse would be that I would be eligible for health benefits even as a part-timer. I am looking for something (anything! ) other than what I have spent the last decade doing. I have been checking into a variety of nursing and non-nursing jobs. I really appreciate your response...thanks.

Two questions: 1. Does anyone have any idea how much a "Patient Registration Rep" position at Inova pays? I am having trouble finding a job, so I am considering applying for this position since it has health benefits. 2. Has anyone ever worked as an Advice Nurse at Kaiser? I see there are a lot of part-time positions available, and I am wondering why... I am curious what the job is like, and whether they hire a lot of part-timers so they can avoid paying benefits. Thanks.

I was there for 8 years, and it was in another state. When I first interviewed for the job there was a nursing shortage, and Nurses could pretty much pick and choose where they wanted to work. How things change!

The issue is that the applications are asking for a salary history. They aren't asking what I would like to make. Trust me, at this point I am really willing to negotiate! Unfortunately, on the online application, there is no room for any comments about being willing to negotiate-- it's just a fill-in-the -blank question about how much I made at my last job. I am wondering if that is why nobody is calling me for an interview... Thanks for your info on how much LTCs are paying. It helps.

Thanks. I also noticed that the Cameron Glen and Commonwealth facilities suddenly stopped listing positions on the Inova website. One day there were positions listed...the next day, nothing. Makes me wonder what's going on with the sale of those two facilities. Kind of hard to fathom that they were hurting for nurses one day and then fully staffed the next!

I've been looking for a job for over a month now, and still nothing. I've only been called for one interview, and I am trying to figure out why. I am looking for a job in LTC, and have several years of experience as an RN in that field. I've submitted online applications at a bunch of places, and haven't heard back from them. Is it because I am from out of state, and all my experience is from other states? Is it because my experience is in LTC as opposed to sub-acute? Is it because my prior hourly rate ($33)-- which they ask for in the applications--is too high? I've been checking the ads on Craigslist and Indeed, as well as whatever individual facility websites I can find. Is there anywhere else I can be looking? Any feedback would be welcome. I am really starting to get worried about this situation.

Thanks for the responses. i was wondering whether I would be pushing a cart, or if it was an actual supervisory position. It's good to hear that not all Manor Care facilities are nightmarish! Thanks.

I am looking at job listings, and I see that Manor Care has several openings for "RN Nurse Supervisor." Does anyone know whether this is just ManorCare-ese for plain 'ole charge nurse/floor nurse, or if it is a bonafide supervisory position (i.e. supervising nurses and not being assigned to a particular unit.) It also seems like Manor Care mainly focuses on subacute now, as opposed to a SNF/LTC combo which I am used to. Is this correct? I am looking for any info from people who are familiar with Manor Care. I have searched and read all the previous threads that have mentioned Manor Care...I am looking for more recent info. Anyone work there?? Thanks.

Thanks, Lunah. Guess I'll hold off on applying there for now...the large numbers of vacant positions kind of raises a red flag with me anyway. Appreciate your response, though!

I've heard that Inova is in the process of selling two nursing homes--Cameron Glen and Commonwealth--to another company. I am interested in applying to these places, but I am wondering who is buying them (i.e is it Manor Care? ) Does anyone know? You can PM me if you don't feel like posting in the thread... Thanks.

Thanks, Lunah! Appreciate the feedback. :)