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@diegogonzalez3688

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, my name is Diego Gonzalez, Financial Advisor. I was hoping to see if you had any insight on how the retirement process begins. My interest is in assisting nurses whom are retiring and need assistance reviewing their retirement plans. Are you aware of whom at Kaiser is in charge of these items? Any advice is greatly appreciated

I’m at $198,000 as a case manager director X 15 years. Will be retiring next month. My advise to all the new nurses: Save save. No matter what you must send some cash to 401k. Over time it adds up. Its no joke. And yes there can be losses but it can jump as well. So thats extra a income on retirement. Also, Aflac has great plans. Save save save. I m retiring at 55. Heading to bora bora for a month next month. ❤

Man oh man this is gold. I can’t wait to become a rn. Thank you for the valuable information 🙏. Stay blessed sir.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Too many of you have asked for a video like this. Took me forever to put together but I'm glad you found it useful.

Man I'm so grateful I found your channel. Every video I watch I'm more convinced about moving to California to work once I graduate🙌🏼

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Damn dude that means a lot! Wishing you the best of luck and let me know if you have any questions along the way!

@gabrielct562

2 жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches thanks dude! I'll be sure to ask you any questions that I have in the future. Keep it up with the channel, I watch most of your videos

love the channel, insane production quality

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! Your comment means a great deal to me 🙏🏻

Man.. that was information overload, but great overall. I have to watch this all over again to absorb all that info.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

You're telling me! It hurt my brain just making this video, lol.

A great video idea would be comparing NorCal and SoCal Kaiser benefits, a lot of us are curious!

Kaiser, truly the Golden Handcuffs of nursing.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, you're not kidding! Lol

@rjsmusicstudio4716

2 жыл бұрын

Golden handcuffs too good and can’t leave.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

@@rjsmusicstudio4716 for real

@erinhamilton1940

2 жыл бұрын

RN IV here with handcuffs on!

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

@@erinhamilton1940 dang, I'm jelly, lol.

This really motivates me! Once I pass NCLEX as a Foreign Nurse I'll check opportunities with Kaiser!!

WOW thank you for sharing all the honest benefits and and all TEAAs you share!! ALL your videos are super insightful!!! :) Thank you sooo much!!

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you so much for the lovely comment. I'm grateful for the support!

Thank you so much for putting this together. I was looking forward to it and you definitely delivered. Applying to NorCal hospitals starts in a few weeks for me.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Best of luck with everything!

@1973sophia

Жыл бұрын

Have you found one now? Would be nice to have an update.

@redcapote4760

Жыл бұрын

@@1973sophia Passing my NCLEX and getting my CA RN license took longer than expected. I began applying 10 days ago. Hoping this year I move to California.

Great job brother! Thanks.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

This video was helpful even as a brand new Kaiser nurse

This is awesome! Thank you for this breakdown! NorCal Kaiser me pleaseee! 😂🙌🏾

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 😁

I’ve been a nurse rep for over 15 years and have high contract IQ. You really summed up what I’ve had to explain thousands of times!!! The pension part and medical retirement is way more complicated than you made it sound ( the numbers were way off ).. but that could and should be it’s own episode!! Also, the holiday pay for 12 hour employee is actually 8 hours holiday pay plus 1 1/2 pay for all hours worked…. Sometimes, due to the confusing way the contract was written, interpretation and implementation vary depending in facility and even department. Please stress that this contract expires in august!! All this could go away if nurses don’t realize what we have or aren’t willing to fight to preserve it! It wasn’t “given” to us by kaiser! It was fought for by the nurses before us (look up kaiser nurses strike in late 90s) who gave us the best contract in the world. Please reach out if any questions.👍😊

@israel19485

Жыл бұрын

Did it expire?

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

It got renewed and we got a 5.6% wage increase every year for 4 years

@BM-rm9zy

Жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches hey! Is this for california, oregon, or does it not matter? are the contracts different?

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

@@BM-rm9zy Northern California Kaisers with the California Nurse's Association as the union representing them.

Overall this is a great video. The consecutive day pay mentioned in the video is only true if you work from a Sunday to a Saturday in a work week. Also there is a cap on our pension. The cap increases each year.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Very true. Thank you for pointing that out. I left it out because I didn't want to drag in the video for too long and bore the viewers to death.

@nursemayra3897

Жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches lol 😂 thanks

@itoen9080

Жыл бұрын

Do you know what the current cap is?

*Please make a video about rental house in all the cities in California. I'm eagerly waiting for your video notification.

Kaiser uses years of credit service vs years of service. Credit means at least 1800 hrs worked per year

Love your videos , do u have info about the alternative compensation program ? Debating to forgo benefits in light of pay increase , wonder if I’ll still receive remaining benefits beside health benefits . Thank you 😊

i want to leave kaiser bc i want to be in a speciality then i remember this. could you make a new video with the updated contract im also fairly new to kaiser and so glad i stumbled on the video

Nice video, does this apply to other kaiser nurses in different states? I will love to see a comparison video of kaiser nurses in Carlifornia/other states.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, no, this only applies to the Kaiser nurses in Northern California represented by the California Nurses Association. I will work on comparing the benefits for other hospitals but it will take some time.

STAY WELL AND THRIVE!

thank you

Awesome Video, I don't understand how they are able to pay that much. The nurses in Orlando are starting out around 25-27 and hour. Would you happen to know if being a military veteran has an added benefit during the hiring process? Or when applying to the Nurse Residency program? I appreciate the information! Have a nice one!

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Being a vet definitely has its benefit. You are asked if your a vet during the application process. I work with many nurses that are veterans. In fact, there more veterans in the Kaiser system than any other hospital system I've worked for. Don't know if that's because the location I work in has a higher concentration of vets, or because Kaiser tends to higher more vets, or simply because more vets apply to work at Kaiser. Either way, we definitely have more vets here.

I’m working per diem nor cal Kaiser but thinking of relocating to Texas in the future. Do you hear many RNs that kept their per diem with Kaiser but live in other states and just work a 2 week stretch? I enjoy your videos!

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

There's a few I work with that are per diem and do that. I also work with a few regularly staffed RNs that work 6 days in a row and go back home for 8 days before returning back to work to do it all over again.

Does Kaiser have blackout dates for taking time off? I'm specifically thinking December holidays. Is it possible to take a vacation during those holidays?

HR is definitely using this video at orientation

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao, the funny thing is that my director liked my story on instagram of me sharing this video. So there might be some truth to what you're saying.

@Blurrystarscattered

2 жыл бұрын

😂

Such a great video thank you Jason! Quick question what is the difference between a part-time vs full-time benefits? Are the benefits the same??

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

The benefits are the same as long as you work 20 hours or more.

@samandtheresamills5689

Жыл бұрын

That is great! We are a husband and wife RN pair too and thinking about applying!

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

You guys would be set out here.

Is there an anniversary pay increase in kaiser?

Love it

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Great video as always!!! I’m graduating nursing school next month, does New York have Kaiser?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

I wish they did. We would have never left NYC if that were the case, lol.

@kerryedouard7197

2 жыл бұрын

Do they hire new grads?😩

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they have new grad programs that they host twice a year. But it's very competitive and they get over a thousand applicants on average. However, I know of a few nurses that have been hired through the program.

What hospitals all pay for your health insurance in the Bay Area El Camino is one for sure.

I love your videos. I'm in nursing school right now. If I started working as a CNA with Kaiser, or in another role, would the timer on PTO benefits start?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean the time on pto benefits? Like number of vacation weeks awarded? If that is what you are asking, I will find out for you today.

@MrW3STON

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Like if I worked as a CNA for a year and a half during nursing school, would that count towards the time needed for more vacation weeks.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrW3STON Good news. Your vacation PTO, paid sick leave, and continuing education hours would rollover into your new role as an RN.

Oh wow, I didn't know the difference between the staff 1 and 2.

@NursesToRiches

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, and the staff nurses III and IV make so much more.

This is a very complicated pay structure. Yet I’m very jealous. Hey I get $1/hr extra to be a charge nurse though lol

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Your not kidding... Even nurses I work with don't know what step they're in or what their hourly rate is, lol. Pretty insane that they don't even want to understand how much they get paid.

What is the agency registry pay in California such as sacremento and Bay Area?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I wouldn't know the answer to this.

Hi Jason, Question, where do you obtain the cna form that has the salaries broken down? Is that something provided by a recruiter or is it provided by the union? I’ve never found it online but noticed that people who work for kaiser have access to this form. Thanks!

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, the contracts are only available to Kaiser employees.

hi can you do a comparison vlog of el camino and kaiser permanente

Hey brother, I know this post is now over a year old, but if you manage to see this comment- I'd appreciate your feedback: How do Kaiser's benefits compare to working for the VA? We have a smaller VA hospital in my area that gets a lot of attention, people mention the benefits of working for the VA all the time. Apparently they have low turnover as well, which I'd assume is a good sign, and like Cali: mandatory staffing ratios.. But I also heard there's a lot of "red tape" when it comes to working there; things are slow to change (typical government stuff), and the hiring process can take a long time.. The pay is nothing like what you guys are working with over there in NorCal, but definitely some good numbers (lots of nurses making six-figures with 40hr weeks there). Have you looked into working for the VA hospital before? I'd appreciate your perspective man- and keep up the great work. Your content brings immense value to our profession. Thanks for what you do and keep it up.

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! We have friends that left the VA to work for Kaiser and never looked back. Kaiser does have some of the best benefits of any hospital in the country and we just secured one of the best contracts ever. However, the problem many nurses have with working for Kaiser is that it doesn't feel as much of a community as other hospitals do. Kaiser is like a machine, pumping patients in and out, and when you come to work you hit the ground running and leave the ground running. But, if you want to have great benefits and great pay then there Kaiser is the place to work.

@biatae2713

Жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches Ahhh, understood! Appreciate the reply brother! I heard about this new kaiser contract. Amazing things happen when us nurses stand up for ourselves. Thanks again man!

How long will they pay you that money when you retire? Is it a life payment after one retires?

How many raises a year do Kaiser employees get? I have heard two raises a year, one being “cost of living raise”. And a bonus, amount depending on patient care gaps met. Also, do employees get a bonus if they have perfect attendance (no sick call outs)?

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

It's two raises but changes over time from two every year to one every year and two every 3-5 years. One is an anniversary raise and the other is a step raise. We don't get bonuses for prefect attendance.

Hi thanks for sharing! How much do you have to contribute to the pension plan? Also do you know how sutter’s retirement plan is? I’m a fairly new nurse and trying to compare Bay Area hospitals’ retirement plan. Thanks!

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

To explain it would take an entire video. You need to work a minimum of 1000 hours per year and have to have been employed by Kaiser for 10 years, retiring at 55 or older, before you can cash out or receive payments from your pension. The Kaiser pension is definitely better than Sutter's.

@maspam4395

2 жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches thanks for replying! Hopefully that can be a potential future video!

How do apply ready to start tomorrow

You said that per diem nurses are still eligible for the pension... do you know if the same is true for the 401k? I haven't been able to find out through googling.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, every nurse gets access to the 401k contributions and matching, regardless of their benefit status.

Does Kaiser in Sacramento have psychiatric nurses?

Thank You. Do you have information for Southern California?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do. Give me a few days and I'll give you some details.

@khinma1935

2 жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches Thank You.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

@@khinma1935 you're welcome!

Is this the same in Southern California? Can you make a video specific to Southern California?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it is not the same. I could make a video but it would take so long to go over everything that it will take me some time before I can post it.

Do the nurse practinioners also get paid 1.5 after 8 hours and 2 after 16 hours?

Hi from texas here, planning to love to Roseville Ca soon, can you help me to get in Kaiser, ICU nurse with 13yrs experience? Been emailing them for 3mos but no such reply. Thank you

All of this sounds great on paper, but would they actually schedule you to work so much? I briefly worked in Martinez, CA (I'm a travel nurse) on a contract, and some of the nurses there were able to work doubles (two 8 hour shifts back to back) to really get the time and a half, and then the double time. But they could often get canceled for that consecutive shift, too. As a workaholic, I'd be looking for a hospital that would allow me to work 16 hour days so I could really *make* that money. But if they're staffing well, then all of this is hypothetical, right?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

At the moment OT as drying up for nurses that are at the bottom of the seniority list because we've recently hired over 30 travelers to try to catch up with the influx of patients coming to the ED. But there are still several nurses working more than 30+ days in a row.

@SamianHQuazi

2 жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches Hmm, well, how much seniority do you need in order to do those overtime runs? I wouldn't want to wait say, 5 or 10 years, and then the hospital puts in new policies that restrict overtime by the time I get up there.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly this is gonna be very dependent on the unit you apply to. In our ED, we have new employees with no seniority working runs. This is also the case for nurses working on the floor. But, there are nurses working in specialty units like PACU and GI that can barely even get any overtime at all unless they have years worth of seniority.

@SamianHQuazi

2 жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches oh, man, that has to be brutal doing a run in the ED! It's probably the busiest specialty there is! The woman who does the 365-day run and made $800k surely has to be in a less physically demanding specialty. Anyway, thanks! It gives me some idea of what I'll transition to after leaving Psych. I still do miss ICU nursing at times hahah! One last question: are Kaiser hospitals the only ones that allow runs? What about UC system hospitals?

Is it hard to get into Kaiser when you just graduated? And what other hospital offers similar benefits as it? Im looking forward on becoming a nurse.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is difficult but not impossible. Any hospital near the Sacramento area, and in the Bay Area, will have similar compensation and benefits. However, the closer you get to the bay, the higher you should expect your cost of living to be.

How do pay increases work at Kaiser? If you come in at staff nurse II step 1, when do you move to pay scale step 2, and so on?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

You go up 1 step and you also get another yearly increase that's built into our contract. However, when you reach step 5, you need to continue working for Kaiser for a total of 8 years before you can move from step 5 to step 6. And, just because you're not moving up a step, doesn't mean you don't get a rate increase. You still get an annual raise (of around 2.5% to 3% depending on the year), just not the step raise.

@huntdaddy

2 жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches awesome thanks! Do you have a run pay calculator by chance?

So is there no difference in pay between a kaiser icu nurse and med surge ?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, no difference at all for nurses in Northern California's Kaiser hospitals.

Can a rn participant in the pension and 401k at the same time? And are these benefits at all locations or just California?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

As long as you work a minimum of 1000 hours per year (even as a per diem nurse) you automatically start accumulating pension benefits. And every nurse can contribute toward their 401k. So, yes, you can participate in both at the same time - most nurses do. Edit: this video is specific to nurses employed in a Northern California Kaiser hospital. These benefits are negotiated into their union contract by the California Nurses Association.

do they help with housing ( housing that is closeby ) ? thank you

@NursesToRiches

6 ай бұрын

No. Not at all.

Can you do a video for KP NPs!

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

I will try 👍

For our 401k match I do 15% because I made over $200k this year at kaiser the 401k maxed quite early, am I missing out on any match by maxing out by august/September?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, at the beginning of next year (in 2022) they'll match up to your total earnings for 2021. Look up "True up 104k".

@georgelampros4593

2 жыл бұрын

yea but to live in CA it's expensive as hell mani if u made 200k in Indiana different story...

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

You should see by video of how nurses I work with make 20k/mo. At the end of the day, nurses in this area are earning more than any other nurse in the country, and even when you account for the cost of living and taxes, they are left with an abundant amount of money-much more than any other city or state in the country.

Do you guys know of any PACU nurses at a Kaiser facility? I’d love to know what it’s like there

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss every ER nurse that I know who has left our unit has transferred to PACU. They absolutely LOOOOVE it. I hear nothing but good things about it.

@MrBraceface216

2 жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches Good to know👍🏼 My girlfriend and I want to do travel nursing together this coming spring, and I’ve seen a few Kaiser PACU positions at different Kaiser hospitals in California.

do you know what the 401k benefits for kaiser?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they provide a match of 1.45% of your salary. Is there anything you would like to know specifically?

Do the Kaiser clinic nurses make less or have a different contract then the hospital nurses?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

They have the same contract we do and follow the same wage structure. They do not get paid a different rate than the floor nurses.

That pensions looks amazing! That alone would be worth the move. Do you still pay social security each paycheck? So you will retire with a pensions and social security?

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

Yes, everyone in the US has social security and medicare deducted from their pay.

@itoen9080

Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing! Do you have to pay monthly into the pension or is it just included in your benefits when you retire?

Do you guys get federal holidays off as well? Or is that included in the "vacation" you accrue? Assuming you don't want the extra holiday pay.

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

Yes we do. Federal holidays are counted as their own benefit and not included in your vacation accrual time. Edit: sorry I misunderstood the question. We work in templates and not self scheduling. Meaning that we work the same days in two week blocks and the days will repeat themselves indefinitely. If your day to work falls on a federal holiday, then you will be working that holiday. However, Christmas and New Years are treated differently and you will always get one of those days off if your template has you working both. And, if your template has you off every federal holiday then you don't need to work them. Also, you get paid holiday pay of straight time whether you work or don't work the holiday. But in addition to holiday pay, you will also get time and a half if you work the holiday-which means you will be getting paid double time and a half.

@itoen9080

Жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches Gotcha. So if you don't want to work one of the federal holidays your only option would be try not to schedule yourself that day, work it and make more money...or call out?

Do per diem Kaiser nurses have paid time off hours they can use? If they do, does the PTO accrue at the same rate as a full time employee? (Regardless of how many years you have been with Kaiser) Also, would it make sense that a per diem nurse uses PTO on a day they were scheduled to work? Does that shift go up for grabs then for someone else to pick up? Thank you

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

The only benefits per diem nurses get are 401k and matching, access to a pension if they work over 1000 hours per year, and accrual of paid sick time. They do not accrue paid time off, or any other benefits.

@BB-xe1jl

2 жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches thanks so much 🙏 You're content is gold for RNs all across the US!

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks so much for the positive feedback!

Do you Kaiser have a credit union?

How does kaiser On call RN for MST floor work?

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean per diem/PRN? Kaiser only offers on call to nurses working in procedural units like PACU, OR, Endoscopy, etc... I made a video comparing benefited employees to per diem employees of you're interested: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5qfr6SccdXLfto.html

What benefits do the part time nurses get while working at kaiser? Do they receive full benefits? Which are excluded?

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

You get the same benefits as long as you work 20 hours per week or more.

@Beaumoi

Жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches Awesome!! Thank you! Your're a legend!

What if you pick up a double on the third weekend (that’s double time)?

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

You just get the double time and a half the entire 16 hours.

Can sick days be used as vacation too? As a new nurse with 2 weeks off and 1 week unpaid, but if you accrue 1 day sick leave every month (8hours) that’s a little over 2 weeks off right? So effectively a new nurse has 4 weeks paid, 1 week unpaid off right?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Technically a sick day is only supposed to be used as a sick day. But of course you know, as well as I, many nurses do use their sick days to take time off from work. So, I guess, you can say that you do effectively have 4 weeks paid and 1 unpaid. You do also get birthday holidays and floating holidays. So you can add those to the list.

@itoen9080

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you for the reply. Is it difficult to use sick days? And are you limited in how you can use them? Or are you entitled to use as many as you have accrued? Also do they roll over into the next year?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

@@itoen9080 anyone can use a sick days as needed. However, don't quote me, but after 2 sick calls in a row or so they ask for proof of illness. I have not done that yet, so I am not 100% sure on the specifics but I can find out for you.

@itoen9080

2 жыл бұрын

Could you? Thanks. Also does a sick call include multiple days? At my current hospital if I call in sick, one call covers up to 3 days in a row. Of course I use 3 sick days, but only one “call” if that makes sense.

I just got a job at Kaiser in sf (Geary) in ICU. I was surprised because my base pay is the same when I was benefitted at Sutter. My question is once you get hired how often do you get a raise? I got a 0.6 position(24 hours a week), not sure if I should take this benefitted position at Kaiser or just keep my per diem icu position at Sutter, I’m nervous because everyone talks about how strict Kaiser is.😥

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Your raise will depend on the steep your currently in. From step 1 to step 5 you get a raise twice a year. One in your anniversary date, and one at the beginning of the year. From step 5 to step 6 you have to be employed with Kaiser for 8 years before you get another "step up" raise but you will always get a raise at the beginning of the year. Also, I'm confused, are you per diem at Sutter or benefited? You said your base at Kaiser is the same as it is as a benefited RN at Sutter buttl then you ask if you should keep your per diem position at Sutter. Either way, it's going to be entirely up you. If you are per diem at Sutter, maybe you can keep that position and accept the offer at Kaiser. If it comes to the point that you are not satisfied with Kaiser, you will always have a job at Sutter to fall back on.

@kaelabryant9056

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great information! I was benefitted at Sutter but became per diem for the higher pay. Again, thank you!

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, gotcha. Keep the per diem job. The culture at Kaiser is completely different than Sutter. I miss the people I worked with at Sutter. But I've got goals in mind and working for Kaiser will get us to the finish line of our goals much faster.

You made me feel bad for applying in Stanford. Lol 🤣

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao, I have friends that work at Stanford. They like working there, maybe you will too 🙂.

@d3r3kyasmar

2 жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches Thank you. I am actually on my way now to California from Boston. Next week is my first day of my job in Stanford.

I have a question, does Kaiser have a Pension program besides the 401k?

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

The answer to this question is in the video... I talk about pensions in the video...

I just got a per diem job in SoCal at a Kaiser and they don't pay time and a half after 8 hours! I am bummed out! Is this right?

@PicklesandPotatos

Жыл бұрын

Do you think they will ever change this?

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

You must be working 12-hour-shifts. They don't pay time and half after 8 hours in almost any hospital if you're hired on as a 12-hour-shift employee. I've mentioned this in previous videos.

Jason pls share info on how to retire early with Kaiser! I just started as a staff 2 RN at Kaiser Vallejo working 24 hours/week

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

I will do my best to make a video about it.

Does this apply to any Kaiser you are employed at or is it just in California

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

It applies to all Kaiser hospitals and clinics in Northern California.

Thanks for the helpful video. If I work part time, do I have to work more years to receive same years of service toward pension as a full time nurse?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, no, your pension is determined by your average income. So, you could be part time but still earn more in pension than a full time nurse if you've picked up more overtime prior to retirement.

@christinakkkkk

2 жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches thank you for your reply! I really like your videos. Do you think pension could possibly disappear or get reduced?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

@@christinakkkkk the pension is currently well funded and I doubt it could disappear but I will not put my life savings on saying that it isn't possible. The best thing you could do for your retirement is invest in your 401k and a Roth IRA (or backdoor Roth) at the very minimum.

Hey nurse! I’m trying to calculate my take home pay if I were to move to Sacramento. I used a paycheck online calculator and my estimated semi-monthly take home pay at a rate of $64.99 per hour (48 hrs) per bi weekly pay period is $2286. Does this sound accurate?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds about right. Could be slightly higher, but it's very close.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds about right. Could be slightly higher, but it's very close.

@TheMaleNurse777

Жыл бұрын

Yes accurate

@stephenmutuku7934

11 ай бұрын

@@NursesToRiches hi

So if I am scheduled 7am-7pm and work until 10pm I get 3 hours of double time. If I am scheduled the following day 7am-7pm I am also paid 1.5x my rate from 7am-10am since it is within a 12 hour rest period?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

That is correct!

Is this just info for Northern CA Union?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is only for the Kaiser's where the nurses are represented by the California Nurses Association.

Any info on Kaiser SoCal?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

I have their contract but haven't made a video about their benefits, I've only made comparing some of the differences between Northern and Southern California Kaiser Hospitals

@synevadekker8734

Жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches Are Southern California Kaisers' benefits much different than NorCal? SoCal still has a pension and medical insurance after retirement? I know NorCal has a better contract. I am deciding between a few job offers right now and it is frustrating that this information is so hard to find.

*How many years experience required to get a nurse job in kasier? * Types of nurses?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

You can be a new grad and get a job at Kaiser.

May I ask do all these apply to SoCal as well?

@___kt93

2 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend being an NP for Kaiser ?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Kaiser does not have many NP positions available. They're not great at elavating their nurses to higher levels of education. Also, I have a video on my channel that compares Norcal Kaiser to Southcal. Both locations are represented by different unions. So all of the things I mentioned in this video are different for nurses working in Kaiser's Southcal region.

@___kt93

2 жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches I see, thanks so much for your thoughts and for posting wonderful contents for us 🥰🙏🏻I’m almost done with my bsn program, and always look to wonderful nurses like you as inspiration!

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you for the kind words! Best of luck with school and let me know if you have any questions going forward!

@jennyrobledo6240

2 жыл бұрын

He is referencing kaiser’s norther California contract. Each region has its own nursing contract … Southern California is different region. And remember kaiser didn’t “give” those benefits, the nurses negotiated them.

Is it relatively easy to get into Kaiser?

@NursesToRiches

2 ай бұрын

It's one of the toughest hospitals to get into.

Is it difficult to use your sick leave?

@NursesToRiches

3 ай бұрын

Not at all.

@itoen9080

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply! One last Q, how’s the paternity leave at Kaiser?

Hi!! I have watched all of your videos on KZread! It was extremely helpful! Can you please recommend which city in CA is best for single girl to move? I just care about the safety!! Thanks so much I am currently deciding between LA, San Diego, San Francisco and Sacramento!

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

San Diego is definitely going to be safer than most of the other cities on this list. But each of these cities has suburban areas that are way safer than the cities you listed. However, even though San Francisco is one of my favorite places to visit in this list, I would not recommend moving there. There is way too much crime in the bay area and it's the most expensive place to live. San Diego has the best weather but it's also very excitement and the salaries don't match the cost of living. Sacramento is boring but the cost of living is low and the wages are high.

@saharap4136

2 жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches thank you so much!! I am overwhelmed. I don’t know which hospitals to apply in CA because of the location. Any tips on which hospitals I should apply to based on safe area to live??

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

@@saharap4136 if I were you I would first visit the four different cities you listed. That's what Monica and I did before we made the choice to settle in Sacramento. Everyone has their own preference and if you end up applying to and getting a job offer at a place you've never visited before, you might end up regretting your choices.

@saharap4136

2 жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches ok thanks!! I’ll definitely do that! What area would you recommend in Sacramento to live for single person and also hospitals recommendations??

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

I made a video where I listed our top 10 places to live in Sacramento. You can watch it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqGJo8acoamufdI.html

If I work part time 32 hr, Will I qualify for the pension?

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

Yes, anyone working over 20 hours per week (even per diem employees) qualify for the pension

I'm still salty that UNAC settled on the contract. I forecasted this inflation. We need to get rid of these UNAC leaders in charge. Sounds like they are getting money under the table from corporate.

What's the culture at Kaiser like? I come from a union hospital where people do whatever they want because they know they can't get fired. Is it very strict?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

The majority of nurses go to Kaiser to make money. They take care of their patients, don't get me wrong, but money is their #1 priority. I would go into detail but I don't want to risk getting fired. And, just like every union hospital, you have a nurse or two at Kaiser that should have gotten fired ages ago but because of "union representation" (yeah right) they continue to work there. And, when it comes to how strict they are: this is going to be very hospital, unit, and manager dependent. I work in an ER that is not strict at all. Whereas, the ER in South Sacramento is known to have very strict management. So, it really depends where you end up working.

@jameskagel2317

2 жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches thanks for the reply. I'm moving from New York to San Diego and just got offered a position at Kaiser, as well as at Scripps, still trying to decide between them. Your videos have been really helpful in the process.

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

@@jameskagel2317 that's a tough choice because I've heard great things about Scripps. But working for Kaiser gives you the opportunity to be able to transfer to any Kaiser hospital in the country without even having to interview between transfers.

@markalegre8548

Жыл бұрын

That's also my dilemma. I'm currently working at Scripps but just had an offer to work at kaiser. Good thing about kaiser is that they offer pension in which scripps doesn't have but Scripps do have CNA's to help you with your work in which Kaiser doesn't have.

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

Hmm. Maybe you can consider going per diem at Scripps and accept the position at Kaiser. If you don't like Kaiser, you always have Scripps to fall back on.

Hello, I'm from a foreign country. I just graduated and I'm still reviewing for my NCLEX. Will I be able to work at Kasier? Do they direct hire nurses?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, it would be almost impossible to get a job at Kaiser as a new grad trained in a foreign country-It's actually quite difficult to get hired as a new grad trained within the US as it is, let alone a new grad trained in another country. I recommend you get experience in any hospital that will hire you in the US and after 1 year apply for work at Kaiser.

They gave me 8 years credit.

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

How many years of overall experience did you have? Sounds like they're starting you at a step 4.

@nursemayra3897

Жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches I have 10 years. But they said the max they can give anyone is 8 years

The money sounds good an all but the burnout is real working all that overtime.

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

That's why I only work 20 hours per week and am still bringing home 3k every two weeks.

Hi Kaiser still has pension?

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

Yes

This is great, now I just need to get that much awaited for phone call. :) C'mon Kaiser, call me!

I'm not sure if I'm looking at this correctly but how come the pension plan in the video has a rate of 1.45% but the one in the spreadsheet uses 2.5%?

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply but the 2.5% is just an assumed, or expected, yearly income raise. The 1.45% is calculated by the spreadsheet after you take an expected raise of 2.5% into account.

What’s the name of the Union?

@NursesToRiches

2 жыл бұрын

California Nurses Association

Do you all hire LPN?

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

LPNs are usually hired to work in our clinics and outpatient units.

@machella1233

Жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches How do I apply

Kaiser is also the worst place to work in nursing. That’s why every nurse that worked for them has been in strike. At some point the money is not worth it and your quality of life has to take priority

@jackie3610

2 жыл бұрын

this comment needs to be pinned, no one realizes that the pay is good because they are cutting so many corners

@nursemayra3897

Жыл бұрын

Every nurse? Okay. I know plenty of nurses that happily work for Kaiser. The way I think of it almost every nursing job is demanding at least Kaiser pays well

@jb9201

Жыл бұрын

Not true. Worked at Kaiser for 40 years. Would never work anywhere else

I work for Kaiser (just put in notice) and my wife is a L&D RN at Kaiser. They give two shits about you. 🤣

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

You're right. But that's how I've felt working almost every hospital job.

@charleshawk6668

Жыл бұрын

@@NursesToRiches Knaw. I’ve worked in many hospital and even worked Corrections for 8 years. No other place likes to work understaffed like Kaiser. Enough so that where about 5 hours away from striking here in San Diego. They made billions, ran places understaffed during covid and still tried to lower some benefits 😂

@charleshawk6668

Жыл бұрын

My wife and half her department just dipped out last week.

@NursesToRiches

Жыл бұрын

@@charleshawk6668 no wonder. You're in Southern California. The nurses represented by CNA don't play that.

@jb9201

Жыл бұрын

Take your wife with you