Alta Bates Summit New Grad 2023

[amalay, MSN, RN]

Has anyone applied to any of the L&D or NICU new grad positions posted for Alta Bates in Oakland? Wondering when the anticipated start dates for the new cohorts are, and if anyone knows what the first few weeks/months look like! 

[NewMSNCa, MSN, RN]

Hey! I have applied to the L&D & Antepartum New Grad RN positions at Alta Bates in Berkeley. They told me in my interview that they think the start date will be November 1st. Have you interviewed and/or received an offer?

[amalay, MSN, RN]

Thanks for sharing! I haven't heard back but have interviewed for NICU. I heard their NICU cohort is starting mid October. Hoping I hear back soon from them, trying not to lose hope. 

[NewMSNCa, MSN, RN]

amalay said:

Thanks for sharing! I haven't heard back but have interviewed for NICU. I heard their NICU cohort is starting mid October. Hoping I hear back soon from them, trying not to lose hope. 

Crossing my fingers for you! Did you like the hiring manager(s) for NICU? Did they say how many positions they were hiring for? L&D/PP/Antepartum/NICU are all highly coveted positions for new grad, so the fact that we are interviewing in the most competitive part of the country is a good sign.

[amalay, MSN, RN]

Thanks so much! I did a lot—they seem really dedicated to their team. I heard this is going to be their largest NICU cohort at 14. Best of luck to you too!! 

[NewMSNCa, MSN, RN]

amalay said:

Thanks so much! I did a lot—they seem really dedicated to their team. I heard this is going to be their largest NICU cohort at 14. Best of luck to you too!! 

That's wonderful to hear! I really loved the hiring managers I interviewed with. I got confirmation that they will be offering me a position from one of them today! They said HR would be reaching out probably Monday with official offer. I'm 75% certain it will be antepartum as opposed to L&D. I'm so excited! 

[amalay, MSN, RN]

Oh that's AWESOME!! Congratulations ???  I haven't heard back from anyone yet, but I hope I will by Monday! 

[NewMSNCa, MSN, RN]

amalay said:

Oh that's AWESOME!! Congratulations ???  I haven't heard back from anyone yet, but I hope I will by Monday! 

Thank you! I still have yet to hear from HR though ? Have you heard anything back yet?

[amalay, MSN, RN]

Hi! Unfortunately no phone call or update yet. I haven't heard back from anyone—although the position I applied for on workday changed to "you are one of the final candidates", so I'm hoping that means something? Very nervous ? hope you'll hear back soon! Wondering if I should send a follow-up email? I just sent thank you messages after my interview exactly a  week ago. 

[NewMSNCa, MSN, RN]

That's really interesting that your app status changed to that. Mine still says "your application is under review." I'm going to send a follow-up email to the hiring manager tomorrow. It sounds like you never got a response to your thank you letters? I think it's totally normal to email the hiring manager for the one that changed app statuses. Just to give myself an option, I'm going to the In-Person Hiring Event at St. Frances Hospital. Have you thought about going too? Also random question, are you NRP certified already and if so, was the skills test hard?

[amalay, MSN, RN]

Yeah, I haven't heard back from any of my thank you letters at the moment. I should send an email this week! I don't want them to forget about me. 

Also, I wasn't aware of the in person event! Is it the one on October 5th? 
 

Also, I'm not yet NRP certified but really thinking I should get it done while I'm applying around. 

[NewMSNCa, MSN, RN]

I don't want them to forget about you either! I just got the formal offer and accepted for Antepartum. I have gotten BLS, ACLS, and NRP certified, which I think hospitals around here really want of Antepartum, L&D, PP, and NICU new grad candidates. I suggest you do it. I did my NRP and ACLS at Safety Training Seminars and it was super easy, although expensive. Hoping you get an offer still!