Being let go from a PCT job.....how to handle duirng interview....

[neuronursein06]

Okay-short of long- a former PCT job I had until Nov, I missed 2 shifts, mostly my fault, but in part due to a miscommunication breakdown btwn the charge nurse and myself in the scheduling. I really want to get a job as a PCT for the summer on an EMU, where I know the MD's really well, and have had a very informal interview over the phone last Friday. This hospital had my resume on file, and I faxed her my resume that same day (last Friday), per her request. I had put on the resume that I had worked at this other hospital, bc I didn't want to not get the job due to a sketchy background check, and they haven't called me back......and I REALLY want the job. I called the NM and left her a message on Tuesday, and she hasn't returned my phone call. Should I wait to see if she calls me back or not? (I was able to circumvent going directly through HR because I know the director of the EMU- and the NM knew who I was when I called her (the MD gave me her direct line).

I'm going CRAZY, bc I want to be a nurse on this floor in the future, and she has yet to return my call- I'm guessing in part bc of the probably negative reference from the other hospital. (Though I know the one previous to that one was glowing).

Should I still wait on pins and needles? Should I call? I don't know her last name to send a formal letter to her.....and I'm not goign to go through the physician anymore.

Any input would be great...thanks !

Oh- and dumb me planned a wedding (which was fabulous) for the day after my med surg 2 final- and I got a 74.7....and the precedent had been set the semester before that my school doesn't round...hence, I have to re-take it in the fall.

*****, moan, *****, moan.

I REALLY want this job though! What should I do.....

[LorraineCNA]

I'd probably call and just say you were wondering if she'd made a decision yet. It may be that she's just been swamped and unable to return your call. Worst case scenario is you didn't get the position, but it's better than waiting on pins and needles.

Lorraine

CMA, CNA

[neuronursein06]

I called her on Tuesday....and don't want to look like a bother! I think I will call her tomorrow morning though....I know i shouldn't be worried bc a lot of people get fired and still get hired- I just want to work here soo much.

[LoriAlabamaRN]

Definately call her. It will show her that you are very interested in the position. If you get to an interview, explain exactly the circumstances of what happened at your previous job and the lesson you learned from it. Explain what you have done to correct the problem (posting a schedule on your wall at home, using a dayplanner, etc). Don't make excuses, that is a red flag in an interview. When I have interviewed applicants who have a prior termination, I am suspicious when they start making excuses immediately. It tells me they have not taken responsibility and that the issue in hand has not been resolved and may continue to be a problem if I hire them. What I look for is someone who truthfully explains what happened, what they have learned from the experience, and the measures they have taken to ensure the situation will not reoccur.

Good luck!

Lori