After the interview......

[Mrs. SnowStormRN, RN]

Hello. I am in job search mode after being out of work for too long now, I'm back on the hunt. I am an avid AN search engine user, and while searching for post-interview info I found a useful post. It is 3 years old, but this information probably isn't affected by that. I figured it could be helpful to someone else as well. Here it is:

Everybody,

On behalf of hiring managers, I want to offer all of you an apology and an explanation for our stupid processes.

Healthcare is a different animal. One of the posters indicated before going into nursing, he/she pretty much got offered jobs on the spot immediately after interviewing. Well, we simply can't do that.

First of all, we have to content with Federal regulations that go along with participating in Medicare or Medicaid. We have to check the federal "no hire" lists to make sure you aren't on one of them. Then, we have to run very exhaustive background checks - also required by the Feds. We have to make certain that you are really who you you say you are, that your license is valid, that you don't have any criminal convictions, that you aren't a sexual predator - whew! Most of us use outside specialty agencies to do background checks and all of this takes time.

Plus - our compenstion structures are pretty complex, so managers are usually 'forbidden' to make any salary offers. Those have to be done by HR.

Bottom line - it's as crazy for the hiring manager as it is for you. You should have been given the interviewer's card/contact information when you interviewed. Don't hesitate to call back and ask for an update. We don't mind.

PS - THANKS HouTx for the info!!!

[SanDiegoCaliRN]

Interesting and good to know! Thanks for sharing...

I'm just starting my job search as well so best of luck to you. :)