Two job offers for new LPN

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Hello. I am a new grad LPN and have been interviewing since May. I have finally landed not 1 but 2 job offers. And orientation begins for both on Monday Oct 3rd. I have to make a decision on which one to accept and I am stressing over making the right decision. Please help.

My goal is to return to school in the near future and get my RN. I am a licensed Massage therapist and would eventually like to start my own business offering home care and promoting stress less massage therapy. But first I need experience.

Job offer #1

Long term care residential facility

per diem with possible part time position in near future.

$14.30/hr

Through county (NY)

6 week paid orientation full time

no benefits or shift differential until part time

Job offer #2

Residential overnights w developmentally disabled population

(3 nurses per shift for 13 clients in each house)

full time w benefits sat - tues evening

$12.97/ hr with $1.25 shift differential

4 week paid orientation full time

Please feel free to ask or point out anything I should take into consideration. I'm nervous and excited about starting this next chapter in my life. Thank you for your time.

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Is this urban or rural, and what part of the country? :)

Benefits cost a lot---and mean a lot....I don't know I'd accept a job without benefits.

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If I were you, I would accept job #2.

Its steady work as and you don't have to sit and wait for a call as you would being a PRN.

Probably alot less stress to and you do have other Nurses there for help and support.

Good luck!:nurse:

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.

I'd pick job 2. Sounds like the work is steady.

:smokin:

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I'd say rural area. Saratoga County. With job #2 medical and dental (preventative) is free for employee and $120 month for family. There is also a flexible spending account and a health reimbursement arrangement. But it starts 6 months after hire date. after 1 yr 10 days vacation, 12 sick days, 10 paid holidays, and 5 personal days.

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If you don't need benefits or dependable hours then #1 would be the way to go as it would allow flexibility.

If you need dependable hours and/or benefits than your only option is #2.

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I'm flexible. I do like the idea of having a set schedule easier to plan out rest of life and having a regular paycheck. I can live without the benefits however it is nice to have the option.

As a new nurse would i get more experience at a long term care residential facility? How much would i see/ learn on an overnight shift?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Geriatrics, LTC.

That pay is awfully low! Have you checked around to see if it's the same as other facilities in your area? My CNA's earn $16.25/hr to start! LPN's make 19.25/hr to start

That said overnights on LTC are not going to give you much experience, but it's a start. It may be a very comfortable place to start but boring. Expect that you will probably work alone with only two aides most of the time. But, I'd rather have my foot firmly in the door somewhere than per diem with the hope of part time.

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Specializes in Wound Care, LTC, Sub-Acute, Vents.

job offer #1 = $14.30/hr, no benefits

job offer #2 = $14.22/hr (including differential), with benefits

i would pick #2 and can i just say that pay is low for an lpn. too much responsibility for little pay.

good luck with whatever you choose.

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I've applied everywhere from Albany to Glens falls. These are the only job offers I've received in 4 months of sending out applications. 2 girls from my class got positions in Albany @ $20 per hour and another girl found a position in clifton park for $15/ hr and the rest that passed the boards are still looking.

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pray on it...

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Specializes in Acute Mental Health.

I like the way #2 sounds, but I wouldn't make it at all. Working DD is way too much for me personally. I love LTC and positions do open up pretty quickly. I orientated for 8 hrs on a DD unit and would have quit on the spot had I had to work my regular shifts there. I guess since you're up in the air, which population do you like to work with is also a good question to ask yourself when considering. Good luck and congratulations on being offered 2 positions :yeah:

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