Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC

U.S.A. New York

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Good day! Anyone working in HSS? I am very interested about this hospital because it is the first Magnet hospital in NYC. However, due to the hospital's size, I would expect that the salary that they offer would be lower than the other hospitals in NYC. My other concern is the working environment of the hospital, is it good and tolerable? I have heard that the hospital also has a Clinical Ladder and that is a plus for the salary.

Does the hospital gives bonuses and market increase? Is the orientation program efficient? Those are just some of my concerns at this time.

My main concerns are: I want to be in a hospital where I could learn and grow most and of course, be justly compensated.

Can anyone tell me how the interview process goes for the new grad residency programs at HSS? like what kind of questions did they ask you? were they scenario based? was it more than one person giving you an interview? did you have two interviews and did you have to shadow a nurse? thank you any advice or info would be greatly appreciated so i can best prepare for the interview. i get really nervous and blank out so i want to be prepared and have this run smoothly. Thanx!!!

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Hi, I know this has been awhile ago.

But I am going into HSS for an interview for the OR position. I graduated in Jan 09 and have been seeking for a new grad RN position for the past...8 months. I really want this job and wanted to know if the new grads like working in the OR unit at HSS. How was the interview? Like the previous post, was it scenario-based?? Any tips? Thanks a lot!!

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Hi! I am also going into HSS for a screening and panel interview for the Residency Program at the PACU- Step Down Unit. I was wondering if anyone can give me advice in regards the what the panel interview was like, the screening process, as well as how the residency program was. I would greatly appreciate it, thanks!

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Hello everyone, I sent my resume to the address I found here but I am located in brooklyn, I am wondering if it might just be a little too far for me. I would be happy for some feedback on the interview process also. Thanks for any reply

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Hi there,

I need help immediately. Will you please give me an idea as to what type of questions were asked during the panel interview? How long did it last? After the panel interview how long did it take for you to know your status? Please help me ASAP.

Thanks

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Hi all,

I am up for the PACU Residency Panel Interview as well and need some advice asap. What was the atmosphere like? What kinds of questions did they ask and who is apart of the panel. Is it just the Nurse Manager and two charge nurses?

Thanks! And good luck to all!

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well i have officially been hired in the OR at HSS :yeah:!! it's bitter sweet because the job depends on how i did on my nclex yesterday.... i am a wreck waiting for my results :crying2:. if everything works out i will be starting 9/8/08 @ a little over $69,000. benefits take 3 months to kick in. there are 11 and 12 hour shifts available in the OR. no weekends or holidays either! also everyone i met in the or seems sooo nice! i met the nursing manager and the director of the OR! i want this job soooo bad.... it's so close i can taste it but i have to wait for my results.... this has been the hardest 24 hours of my life so far and i still have 24 more to go :sniff:. please pray for me :saint:!!!

I know this is crazy to ask.....I may not even get a response.....but I would like to know how I can get in. I am a new grad and as you know its been terrible trying to find a job....I really want to work in OR....but I would be lucky to even find a job (anything) at this point.

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Specializes in ER/SURGICAL ICU/PACU/MEDICAL ICU.

I worked at HSS a few years ago.

For those that care, here are the Pros vs. Cons..

PROS:

  • It's a very well organized hospital.

  • You have brand new equipment.

  • The place is always clean.

  • The fellow staff nurses tend to be friendly and most are very young.

  • The pay is very good as compared to the other top hospitals. (Pays a little better than Cornell and only lower to that of the top paying hospital Sloan Kettering)

  • The patients are not chronically ill and so their stay is limited in time, which yields less actual treatments by way of antibiotics and other regimens, which makes your job as a nurse easier.

  • You can learn much about orthopedics if you pay close attention.

  • You can grow professionally as a nurse by following various leadership tracks.

CONS:

  • Nurses are constantly being overworked.

  • Most of the staff nurses on the floors rarely get to take a lunch break (I can't speak for OR, PACU or clinic nurses).

  • Some surgeons can be rude, egotistic and may even refer to you as a maid.

  • Most managers know that they can rely on pretty competent nurses to keep the floors running along with a good group (3-4) charge nurses, rendering them useless and a complete waste of funds for the hospital, since all they do is sit around and either check their emails, go shopping online or plan little vacations when they should instead be offering an extra hand of help or their guidance based on their vast experience. Truth be told, the only thing I ever saw a manager do at that place was fix the schedule every month and yell at their staff whenever they took a moment to sit down and breathe.

  • Their residency programs are pretty good, but the actual preceptors that you get on the floors are not trained to be preceptors, so instead they give you bits and pieces of the overall picture, which if not careful can provide for potentially error-bound new grads.

Aside from those pros/cons, HSS is a great place to work at. You will find that it is certainly the best orthopedic hospital in the city, dare I even say the nation. Also, compared to the floor nursing that you could do at other hospitals, the floor nursing at HSS is certainly much easier and less demanding. The key to that place is remembering that besides the great surgical care that the patients receive, they are also selling a brand of service that is particular to HSS and very corporate in nature.

Good Luck!

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I worked at HSS a few years ago.

For those that care, here are the Pros vs. Cons..

PROS:

  • It's a very well organized hospital.

  • You have brand new equipment.

  • The place is always clean.

  • The fellow staff nurses tend to be friendly and most are very young.

  • The pay is very good as compared to the other top hospitals. (Pays a little better than Cornell and only lower to that of the top paying hospital Sloan Kettering)

  • The patients are not chronically ill and so their stay is limited in time, which yields less actual treatments by way of antibiotics and other regimens, which makes your job as a nurse easier.

  • You can learn much about orthopedics if you pay close attention.

  • You can grow professionally as a nurse by following various leadership tracks.

CONS:

  • Nurses are constantly being overworked.

  • Most of the staff nurses on the floors rarely get to take a lunch break (I can't speak for OR, PACU or clinic nurses).

  • Some surgeons can be rude, egotistic and may even refer to you as a maid.

  • Most managers know that they can rely on pretty competent nurses to keep the floors running along with a good group (3-4) charge nurses, rendering them useless and a complete waste of funds for the hospital, since all they do is sit around and either check their emails, go shopping online or plan little vacations when they should instead be offering an extra hand of help or their guidance based on their vast experience. Truth be told, the only thing I ever saw a manager do at that place was fix the schedule every month and yell at their staff whenever they took a moment to sit down and breathe.

  • Their residency programs are pretty good, but the actual preceptors that you get on the floors are not trained to be preceptors, so instead they give you bits and pieces of the overall picture, which if not careful can provide for potentially error-bound new grads.

Aside from those pros/cons, HSS is a great place to work at. You will find that it is certainly the best orthopedic hospital in the city, dare I even say the nation. Also, compared to the floor nursing that you could do at other hospitals, the floor nursing at HSS is certainly much easier and less demanding. The key to that place is remembering that besides the great surgical care that the patients receive, they are also selling a brand of service that is particular to HSS and very corporate in nature.

Good Luck!

THank for the info ive always been interested in learning about this hospital.. good insight

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Hi IT-RN,

I had an interview with the nurse recruiter (Ann White) at HSS in March 2010 for the PACU new grad residency program, and unfortunately, she has informed me that the panel interviews have been delayed. The program was supposed to start this month (May 2010), but it seems like there is an issue with the panel interview/program. Can you tell me how your panel interview went? Are you currently working at HSS? I appreciate anything you are able to share with me. Thank you, and have a great day!

- Melody

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Hi rockz,

I had an interview with the nurse recruiter (Ann White) at HSS in March 2010 for the PACU new grad residency program, and unfortunately, she has informed me that the panel interviews have been delayed. Can you tell me how your panel interview went? Are you currently working at HSS? I appreciate anything you are able to share with me. Have a great day!

- Melody

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Hi x3Bliss,

Are you currently working at HSS? I am only asking because I had an interview with a nurse recruiter for the PACU new grad program, and was supposed to be scheduled for a panel interview until she told me the panel interview and program has been postponed for a reason that I am unaware of. I just wanted to ask you how the panel interview went for you. Hope to hear from you soon! Have a great day.

- Melody

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