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How to Pick Up an Available Shift

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Picking Up Available Shifts

You can pick up available shifts that match your position/license. Follow these steps:

Step 1: View Available Shifts

  1. Click the "View Available Shifts" button on your dashboard
  2. You'll see a table showing all open shifts you're qualified to work
  3. Only shifts matching your position will appear (RNs see RN/LVN shifts, CNAs see CNA shifts, etc.)

Step 2: Select a Shift

Review the available shifts information:

  • Date: The shift date
  • Shift Type: AM (Morning), PM (Afternoon), or NOC (Overnight)
  • Position: Required position type
  • Start/End Times: Exact shift hours

Step 3: Request the Shift

  1. Click the "Pick Up" button next to the shift you want
  2. Confirm your request in the popup dialog
  3. You'll see a success message

Step 4: Wait for Approval

  • Your request will be sent to the scheduler for approval
  • The shift will appear on your calendar as "Pending" (grayed out)
  • You'll receive an email notification when approved or declined
  • Approved shifts will turn blue and show a checkmark

Position Eligibility

You can only pick up shifts you're qualified for based on your license:

  • RN: Can pick up RN and LVN shifts
  • LVN: Can only pick up LVN shifts
  • RNA: Can pick up RNA and CNA shifts
  • CNA: Can only pick up CNA shifts
  • Caregiver: Can only pick up Caregiver shifts
💡 Tip: Pick up shifts early! Popular shifts get claimed quickly.

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