Why have 2 20-hour positions rather than one 40?

[Guitar_Heroine]

My hospital has multiple postings for 20-hour positions per floor and this doesn't make sense to me! Twenty hour positions qualify for benefits, so it seems that having two 20-hour spots would cost more than opening up one 40 hour position. I'm in a new grad program that guarantees me 40 hours for up to one year, by which time I need to find a permanent position - but full time jobs are hard to find! Can anyone explain to me why they're doing things this way?

[Spidey's mom, ADN, BSN, RN]

It personally bothers me that people think I can work extra shifts just because I'm a part-timer.

I work part-time because I want to work part-time ONLY.

Speaking just for myself here.

steph

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

Benefits. Part time employees needn't be offered participation in medical coverage at company expense.