Understand Different Working Dynamics (Nursing)

00:01 In health care, there are many options to work outside of a traditional Monday through Friday, nine to five position.

00:09 While some positions do offer a more traditional schedule, here are a few other options to consider.

00:18 You can work evenings and nights.

00:21 Some organizations work in 12 hour shifts, and have a clear day, and night schedule.

00:28 Other organizations might work eight hour shifts and offer a seven to three, three to 11, 11 to seven setup.

00:37 A benefit of non traditional daylight hours is generally a slower pace of work.

00:43 Another benefit is shift differential pay.

00:47 This means you will get paid additional money per hour worked outside of traditional time.

00:53 Ask your recruiter about the shift differential payment if you are working outside of traditional daytime hours.

01:00 Another option is a weekend work schedule.

01:04 Many units have a rotating weekend schedule.

01:07 Some have a weekend option, and others have required weekends in the schedule.

01:13 Some individuals prefer to work weekends and may request a weekend schedule.

01:19 Generally, healthcare systems will also offer a weekend pay differential.

01:25 Ask your recruiter about weekend pay in your negotiations.

01:29 Some healthcare practitioners want more flexibility in their schedule, and so they take on a P.R.N position.

01:37 This stands for Pro re nata, and is an option for you to create and build your schedule.

01:44 A benefit of this position type is the flexibility.

01:48 A drawback for some is the lack of consistency in schedule.

01:52 Generally, P.R.N positions are paid a slightly higher rate with less benefits and more inconsistency and can be a very good option for some practitioners.

02:04 Some practitioners may go a step further and join a P.R.N float pool.

02:10 This means that the practitioner will have flexible hours and join flows that are in need of support.

02:17 Many times P.R.N team members are included in the float pool.

02:21 Healthcare offers options beyond a traditional work schedule.

02:25 So, here's what I want you to do.

02:28 Consider the different work schedule options in your practice.