So I just received a job offer for a PRN job that is perfect for my specialty and what I want to be doing. However, during the interview the nursing director asked how much I wanted to work, and I said 1-2 days a week. She said it could be more or could be less and asked if that was okay and in the heat of my shaking-in-my-boots-interview-nerves I said it was. After talking to my hubby and trying to figure out childcare, I realistically can't work more than 1-2 days (I also will be starting homeschooling with my oldest kiddo as well).
Is this something I can bargain over? I hate to turn down this incredible job opportunity for this reason, but I also know I need to do what is best for our family.
Also, how can I decline the job offer without shooting my self in the foot for another job opportunity at this facility?
Again, thank you everyone for your insightful responses and sharing your experiences!
I will be contacting the nurse recruiter tomorrow and asking the minimum PRN requirements for the health system and clinic.
Should I mention to her my concern about the potential expectation to work more than what I can for 1-2 days a week so she can touch base with the nursing director and to maybe clarify that? I want to make sure we're all on the same page if I do accept the job since it is a small clinic and they might not have many other options if I can't fill a hole.
Yes. Ask the things in your second paragraph, and also for clarification of what the director mentioned at the interview.
Mainly it'd be good to avoid a situation like the PP described where they are almost immediately disappointed in your availability and you feel guilty because they call every day.
JKL33
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Yes. Ask the things in your second paragraph, and also for clarification of what the director mentioned at the interview.
Mainly it'd be good to avoid a situation like the PP described where they are almost immediately disappointed in your availability and you feel guilty because they call every day.
Good luck!!