Just got a job at Wolfson Children's in JAX...relocation help needed!

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Hello,

I just accepted a position at Wolfson Children's Hospital. I currently live in Indianapolis and will be relocating to JAX in August. I was wondering if anyone has any help they could offer me on my move. Where to live? Does anyone know if they offer relocation assisstance?

I'm wanting to be as close as possible to the beach. Budget around 800, 1 bedroom, and obviously as safe as possible. The manager told me about some of the beach areas, the southside, and the town center? Any suggestions are appreciated! Thanks so much!!

Mo

Specializes in Progressive Care, Critical Care.
I just saw your post. Thanks for the encouragement! How was the NCLEX? I hope it all turned out well for you!!

You're welcome and thank you! I found out yesterday that I passed! Yay! Now to find a job!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

congrats on getting the job! ive been waiting a month to hear for the er position and im dying to get it! im moving there from miami in september with my boyfriend who works for the fire departmen. we got an amazing apartment at magnolia village which is on bartram road 4 miles from wolfson! they are huge apartments and everything is gated with access only with a keycard. rent is only 874 a month for a 2 bedroom!

good luck!

and please let me know if you know anyone who can help me get that job! i work pediatrics down here and would love to stay working peds!

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Welcome to the Baptist Team and Jacksonville! Congrats on the job. Like Kate stated they are hard to come by. Especially at Wolfson.

Are they normally hard to hire or is there just a hiring freeze?

:( I just applied for the ER position and i am SO excited about the chance of working there! I work at the "wolfson" of Miami and really want to stay in pediatrics!:nurse:

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Specializes in Peds Hem, Onc, Med/Surg.
Are they normally hard to hire or is there just a hiring freeze?

:( I just applied for the ER position and i am SO excited about the chance of working there! I work at the "wolfson" of Miami and really want to stay in pediatrics!:nurse:

It might take a little longer right now. everyone is working on budgets that are due at the end of sept. So I am sure they are trying to show that their units need help and that way they can get more help. My suggestion to you is call the manager. :D
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Specializes in Pediatrics.
It might take a little longer right now. everyone is working on budgets that are due at the end of sept. So I am sure they are trying to show that their units need help and that way they can get more help. My suggestion to you is call the manager. :D

I spoke to HR and they told me that my application hasnt been rejected theres just no reply and so i told her if there was a way i can have a phone number or email to the manager or specific hiring recruit for that position and she told me they were not allowed to disclose that information. what do i do? I wish i could just go over there but im in miami :cry: would it be wierd if i call the hospital and just ask to be transferred to the ER? and just see if the manager is there?? or is that stalkerish? lol i really want the job. I absolutely love pediatrics and i have a real passion and knack for it.

i wish i had the ER managers email :(

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Ask your manager in Miami if they know anyone at Wolfson. Can't hurt to try that.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

I got an interview! YAY! im super excited and super nervous at the same time. Its PEDS so its all good :)

To anyone who works at wolfson, can u tell me a little about the hospital?

uniform? Charting (computer/hand)? PICU RN/Patient ratio?

thanks for the info!

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Specializes in Peds Hem, Onc, Med/Surg.
I got an interview! YAY! im super excited and super nervous at the same time. Its PEDS so its all good :)

To anyone who works at wolfson, can u tell me a little about the hospital?

uniform? Charting (computer/hand)? PICU RN/Patient ratio?

thanks for the info!

CONGRATS!

There are no uniform at Wolfson's they just wear nice scrubs.

The hospital is really nice and provides a good environment for children. I had clinical there as a student and I work at DT so I occasionally still go over there. All of Downtown is half computer and half paper. The MAR for peds is on the computer as are labs and such. The flowsheet though is on paper. Baptist Dt is still on the process of moving it all the computer. As for patient ratios that I am unsure of. I know that the regular floor its 1:6. But am somewhat unsure of and have no clue as to the others.

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I got an interview! YAY! im super excited and super nervous at the same time. Its PEDS so its all good :)

To anyone who works at wolfson, can u tell me a little about the hospital?

uniform? Charting (computer/hand)? PICU RN/Patient ratio?

thanks for the info!

I am pretty sure the PICU ratio is no more than 3:1. I am pretty sure it is 2:1. Good luck!!! =) I hope you get it!!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Thanks guys! so paper charting huh? oh well lol better than NO charting because of NO job! :typing

hope to see you all around!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

any tips for interviewing?? My first job ( peds as well, ive been here a year and a half) i had done my clinicals and preceptorship there so i was familiar with the hospital and people so i was already comfortable with them.

I heard i shouldnt offer my resume or letters of recommendation unless they specifically ask for it. Is that true?

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