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In health care,
there are many options to work
outside of a traditional
Monday through Friday,
nine to five position.
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While some positions do offer
a more traditional schedule,
here are a few
other options to consider.
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You can work evenings and nights.
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Some organizations
work in 12 hour shifts,
and have a clear day,
and night schedule.
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Other organizations might
work eight hour shifts
and offer a seven to three,
three to 11, 11 to seven setup.
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A benefit of non
traditional daylight hours
is generally a slower pace of work.
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Another benefit is
shift differential pay.
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This means you will get
paid additional money
per hour worked
outside of traditional time.
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Ask your recruiter about the
shift differential payment
if you are working outside
of traditional daytime hours.
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Another option is a
weekend work schedule.
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Many units have a
rotating weekend schedule.
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Some have a weekend option,
and others have required
weekends in the schedule.
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Some individuals
prefer to work weekends
and may request a weekend schedule.
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Generally,
healthcare systems will also offer
a weekend pay differential.
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Ask your recruiter about weekend
pay in your negotiations.
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Some healthcare practitioners want
more flexibility in their schedule,
and so they take on
a P.R.N position.
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This stands for Pro re nata,
and is an option for you to
create and build your schedule.
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A benefit of this position
type is the flexibility.
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A drawback for some is the lack
of consistency in schedule.
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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.
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Some practitioners may go a step
further and join a P.R.N float pool.
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This means that the practitioner
will have flexible hours
and join flows that
are in need of support.
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Many times P.R.N team members
are included in the float pool.
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Healthcare offers options beyond
a traditional work schedule.
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So, here's what I want you to do.
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Consider the different work
schedule options in your practice.