Pros and cons of RN clinic nursing?

Now that I am recovering from my PTSD I'm getting back into nursing. I already have a (very part-time) home infusion job, and I have an interview soon for a two-day a week Clinic RN position. In preparation for this interview I would like to know more about Clinic RN work. What questions should I ask in the question portion of the interview? 2 days a week is just the right amount for me.

[gemswanson90]

Nope, but it sounds like you're trying to be aggressive, passively.  It didn't work it's obvious.  Got to get to work.  Have a lovely day, primary care RN 

[Emergent, RN]

This is an internal medicine clinic. My interview is this afternoon.

Basically,  my strengths are that I'm gifted at patient interaction and totally love that aspect of nursing. I've also never had any problems interacting with doctors and mid-levels. I have no problem communicating with those people, and I can practically cast spells on the patients.

My weakness is navigating the intricacies of the mundane social interactions required in the workplace. This would be a new specialty to me. Sometimes people underestimate my intelligence if I'm not getting something right away. Usually there is an undercurrent of drama. I know that people don't like to stereotype, but I worked in a cabinet shop before nursing that was mostly men and I never saw the ridiculous High School drama that occurs in the female-dominated profession of Nursing.

7 minutes ago, gemswanson90 said:

Nope, but it sounds like you're trying to be aggressive, passively.  It didn't work it's obvious.  Got to get to work.  Have a lovely day, primary care RN 

Wow that is very unnecessary. I appreciate your input but I really don't want this thread to turn a slugfest.

[2BS Nurse, BSN]

"Wow. Sounds like you need better management".

THIS! In my experience, the managers swoop into the units, smile, pass out treats and want to be everybody's best friend. They don't take care of business when needed. Remember, they themselves are "graded" by those working under them as we are by our patients. 

[Emergent, RN]

The interview was fun

[gemswanson90]

1 hour ago, Emergent said:

The interview was fun

That was a Great Comment.  I encourage all nurses to go on "Okay What is This About" interviews.  No harm, no foul.  I recently went to an interview for a hair removal place; YES for an RN.  It was weird, but I liked it.  I definitely knew that was NOT for me...but hey there is a niche for all RN's, right? Who is to say..My job is more important than your job...right?  I also learned a lot from asking questions about the hair removal business in the process.  I consider it an educational experience.  

[Emergent, RN]

They had a list of questions, and I have a list of questions. There's lots of personal stuff discussed, My Philosophy on patient and interactions and love for patients, how I've overcome some of my difficulties with overly assertive coworkers, lots of discussions of different duties, and making fun of how restaurant servers interrupt people's conversations and my idea to solve that problem.

4 hours ago, Emergent said:

They had a list of questions, and I have a list of questions. There's lots of personal stuff discussed, My Philosophy on patient and interactions and love for patients, how I've overcome some of my difficulties with overly assertive coworkers, lots of discussions of different duties, and making fun of how restaurant servers interrupt people's conversations and my idea to solve that problem.

I transitioned, decades ago from intensive care to a community health center. I worked with an internal med/peds surgeon and an OB/GYN/PEDS surgeon. There were 6 other physicians and 3 NPs also practicing in the facility although some of the providers were part time.   It was busy with walk-in as well as visits by appointments.  As an RN I performed all tasks and teaching that was above the skill set of the MAs. The docs and the clinic manager supervised the MAs, not the clinic nurses.  I  maintained an ambitious patient program for follow up because our patients were on the low end of the economic spectrum and their ability to follow pocs was often limited by their employment, cash flow or transportation challenges. 

It was a fulfilling and enjoyable job.  The interpersonal conflicts with staff can be a real problem if the clinic is poorly managed. 

[Emergent, RN]

The positive indicators from the interview are that they told me that they would be in touch with me by email or phone. They also mentioned that the next step is for HR to check my references.

[2BS Nurse, BSN]

@klone: 

"Our MAs have quite a bit of longevity at our clinic, so no revolving door". Consider your clinic lucky. There are so many MA jobs for the taking in my area. They are very difficult to recruit and retain. If you're not expected to leave your triage room to do the MA's job (when he/she quits or calls in sick), consider yourself lucky too! In one clinic I was doing double-duty. MA and RN.

[John2018]

I guess, questions you can asks are those where you want to have clear expectations like salary, schedules, and their expectations to you, like your role and responsibilities. 

[klone, MSN, RN]

15 hours ago, Emergent said:

The positive indicators from the interview are that they told me that they would be in touch with me by email or phone. They also mentioned that the next step is for HR to check my references.

Do you want the job? Do you think you would enjoy it?

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

What do you have to lose? Give it a try.