New grad job advice
I recently passed my ANCC PMHNP board exam. I am currently working in an acute care inpatient psych facility that treats adolescents and children. Prior to that I worked mostly worked neuro icu. I have also worked in various other psych settings. I feel like I have a pretty strong knowledge base but being a prescriber will obviously be my new challenge.
I am looking at clinic and tele-health positions. Would it be best to take a clinic position (40 hours 9-5) and struggle with lower pay than I make now in my travel status for 1-2 years or should I continue my 3 12s at the bedside and look for a tele-health company to build clientele with on my days off?
I appreciate any positive feedback and advice, thanks!
Update: I have an interview with a family practice affiliated with a giant healthcare system. I would be the only Pmhnp at the site if hired. The pay is 60.10-68.48. They pay by years of experience so I bet I’ll get 60.10 which is almost a $10hr pay cut for me. It does however have great pto and other great time off benefits plus I’ll get trained through their physician leadership academy. There is a 10k sign on for one year paid out every 6 months. This job has been open for almost a year because there are no pmhnps in the area and there are 4 of these open in the area. Anyone have advice for questions at the interview and for negotiations on pay and benefits if I get the job?