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Chair urges review of PRN staffing after training and uniform costs
Summary
Chair Don Swinker said PRN (as-needed) positions lack guaranteed hours, driving turnover and paying training/uniform costs without guaranteed service; he proposed considering minimum work requirements or shifting to part-time/full-time roles.
Chair Don Swinker told the board he was concerned about PRN employees because training and uniform costs are incurred without guarantees that PRNs will work regularly: "I'm starting to have a big problem with PRNs because there's no obligated commitment to them to work." He said the county is paying for training and uniforms for PRNs who sometimes do not work for long stretches, and that the board should consider minimum work requirements or transitioning some roles to part-time or full-time to secure reliable staffing.
Andrew Long and other staff acknowledged some PRNs do work substantial hours but said the lack of guaranteed hours causes employees to seek additional part-time work, which reduces continuity. Supervisors agreed to review PRN usage and discuss potential staffing changes during a budget work session.
