Would like feedback on dialysis nurse job offer

[Marshall1]

I've been offered a position for a chronic dialysis clinic nurse. I do not have dialysis experience. The company is going to provide the training/orientation both online and in person. The pay and benefits are reasonable given my lack of dialysis experience.

The hours/schedule differs in the offer letter than what was discussed in the interview. In the interview I was told it was 3 days a week, 10 hr shifts starting at "around 7 a.m & done by 5 unless  some issue that comes up"  The offer letter states "3 possibly 4 days a week depending on patient and facility needs, 12 hr shifts with times to vary depending on facility needs".

One of the main reasons I applied for the position was because it was not 12 hr shifts & was 3 days a week. I understand things happen & there can/will be days that are longer than others or an extra day may be needed at times but I guess what I am asking is   12+ hr days the norm for chronic dialysis clinics? This clinic runs two schedules morning & mid - there is no evening or noctural shift.

Any feedback I would appreciate. 

[Marshall1]

No one has answered but after rereading the offer letter I am going to deline the position. It sounds like it would easily be 12+ shifts 3 days a week with a 4th most weeks. There is also a probably to travel to a sister clinic over an hour a way. I don't mind working but I do not want what should be my days off spent working over or working another clinic on a consistent basis. I admire nurses who are willing to deep dive into this kind of chaos but where I am in life and my career right now, its just not a good decision for me. Glad I took some time to reread the offer letter & compare it to the interview conversation. Some was similar, much was different but it all meant I was the one giving in/giving up more. Can't to it this time. I'll stay at my low stress boring 5 day a week job because at least there is flexibility.

[diabo, RN]

Sounds like you made the right choice, Marshall.  Just be open.  There are some good opportunities out there.  You are wise to read the fine print.  Just try not to get too bored. (:0)