How can I convince an ADON in LTC that allowing me to work part-time is to their advantage??? I applied for a job as a 6p to 6a RN in a nursing home. During the interview I told the ADON that I could do two 12-hr nights per week. (They are in dire need of nurses probably because of some bad state inspections they have had. I applied there because they are close to my house. The other nursing home job offer I have is for a place a good 40 minutes away.)
Anyway, she is pushing me to agree to do 3 nights every other week. This would be very hard for me because of family care issues and the fact that I'm taking classes for my BSN two mornings a week.
If they allow me to work 2 nights per week they will get an RN that is rested, has a good attitude, and is highly productive. This prejudice against part-timers has happened to me before...The last nursing home I worked for agreed to hire me part-time (I did 3 eight-hour shifts per week and sometimes filled in for nurses who got sick.) They were very pleased with my work and attendance record and saved money because I received no benefits.) After a year at that nursing home I politely asked the DON if I could be moved to the 3-11 shift when something opened up. She flatly denied my request saying she only hires full-time nurses for the 3-11 shift. (I was not told of this policy when I was hired.) Shortly after that I gave notice and quit. The funny thing is that since I left that NH every want ad they run now says, "RN's & LPN's needed F/T & P/T all shifts available."
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks.
