Corizon--Long hiring process?
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This is a discussion on Corizon--Long hiring process? in Correctional Nursing, part of Nursing Specialties ... Ok, I'm a newly licensed RN with no experience. I have been applying locally and out of area for...
by Daisy30875 Jun 9, '12Ok, I'm a newly licensed RN with no experience. I have been applying locally and out of area for just about anything available. I have either been sent numerous denial letters or no response at all. I have been applying since I graduated (6 months ago) with no luck whatsoever. Also attended a local job fair to shake hands and give out my resume to anyone who would take it. About a month ago I sent out a fax to a local jail that posted an ad in the paper. Two days later I got a call for an interview and scheduled it for the following week. The interview went well, the staff there was really welcoming, I felt like all my answers were pretty strong. They took all my info for a backround check, I got a business card and left feeling pretty confident. I went straight home and started handwriting a thank you lettter and dropped it in the mailbox later that evening. As instructed I called a week later to follow up. I was intercepted from talking to the hiring nurse, but was thanked highly for the card and was told my backround check was not back yet. She promised she would leave a message. One more week passed, I called again. Again, intercepted from talking to the hiring nurse...was told my background check was back and to expect a call in a couple of days for a second interview after they got a chance to check my references. I have been in contact with the people I have listed as references, and they have not recieved any calls. At this point, I am starting to feel like I am being strung along. I just wondered if anyone has any insight as to how long Corizon usually takes to hire an RN into one of their facilities. Two of the nurses I spoke to told me that this was there very first RN job---so I know they hire new RNs. I guess I wonder at what point should I consider this an unsuccessful interview....and move on. Next week will be 3 weeks since my interview with them.
Oh and another thing...I was really taken aback during the interview by the fact that they only offer 2 weeks orientation. As a new RN, this sort of freaks me out a little bit. Anyone who might have experience with Corizon's orientation process...let me know what you thought about it. Also, how is pay and benefits for part time with this company? I followed eduquette of the first interview and didn't inquire about pay or benefits.
Thanks everyone!
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Jun 28, '12 by NeatsSorry to hear about your untimely possible position. I work for Corizon and can tell you that we try to get people in as soon as possible. Sometimes our background checks can take up to 8 weeks. I have lost some good nurses this way. I would call, let them know your feeling about this process. You maybe able to get into a nearby facility that sounds more stable.
The benefits are about the average of other medical facilities. - Jul 2, '12 by WYDiceDancerQuote from Daisy30875I,too, work for Corizon in Wyoming and part of the delay from the state. In addition to checking your background for Corizon, you also have to pass a state background check for security clearance. Some state agencies are not as efficiant as we would like them to beOk, I'm a newly licensed RN with no experience. I have been applying locally and out of area for just about anything available. I have either been sent numerous denial letters or no response at all. I have been applying since I graduated (6 months ago) with no luck whatsoever. Also attended a local job fair to shake hands and give out my resume to anyone who would take it. About a month ago I sent out a fax to a local jail that posted an ad in the paper. Two days later I got a call for an interview and scheduled it for the following week. The interview went well, the staff there was really welcoming, I felt like all my answers were pretty strong. They took all my info for a backround check, I got a business card and left feeling pretty confident. I went straight home and started handwriting a thank you lettter and dropped it in the mailbox later that evening. As instructed I called a week later to follow up. I was intercepted from talking to the hiring nurse, but was thanked highly for the card and was told my backround check was not back yet. She promised she would leave a message. One more week passed, I called again. Again, intercepted from talking to the hiring nurse...was told my background check was back and to expect a call in a couple of days for a second interview after they got a chance to check my references. I have been in contact with the people I have listed as references, and they have not recieved any calls. At this point, I am starting to feel like I am being strung along. I just wondered if anyone has any insight as to how long Corizon usually takes to hire an RN into one of their facilities. Two of the nurses I spoke to told me that this was there very first RN job---so I know they hire new RNs. I guess I wonder at what point should I consider this an unsuccessful interview....and move on. Next week will be 3 weeks since my interview with them.
Oh and another thing...I was really taken aback during the interview by the fact that they only offer 2 weeks orientation. As a new RN, this sort of freaks me out a little bit. Anyone who might have experience with Corizon's orientation process...let me know what you thought about it. Also, how is pay and benefits for part time with this company? I followed eduquette of the first interview and didn't inquire about pay or benefits.
Thanks everyone!
. You may actually get more information by contacting the site's Health Services Administrator (HSA) to get more information regarding the progress of your application.
Hope this helps, we always need more correctional nurses.
