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Did not get new position

I've been doing critical care/cardiac nursing for almost 12 years. A position I've waited to come open for a long time I applied for and my boss and higher ups said I would be the perfect fit for. It was for the admissions nurse. I interviewed with some managers that knew me just as a stepdown nurse with charge, critical care experience. I really don't even believe they looked at my record or resume. My file was left untouched in human resources. I come back to work after 4 days at home and sitting by the phone to find out they gave it to a nurse that left the facility 3 times in one year. She has only been a nurse for 2 years. What makes matters worse is that i originally precepted her as a new grad for our floor, this girl cried everday saying nursing was too hard and eventually left to work in a nursing home. I just don't get it. I've been at my facility for almost five years doing so much overtime to make sure the unit was staffed appropriately, filling in for charge nurse when 2 were out on maternity leave and being pulled to the critical care unit because I could do the job when they were short. Every one says I'm so respected but i feel like I just been thrown to the curb. My dh says I should demand to find out why I did not get the job. Right now I just want to quit and say the heck with it all, why should I try so hard. Yes the girl is younger than me but some of the qualifications of the job description she just does not have, and it totally ticks me off. As for the older part I can run circles around this girl during a code or any other time and right now I'm just fed up. I am 46.

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Hi Jane,

I see soooooooo many nursing jobs posted. I don't know if you have Careerbuilder.com in PA, but if you do, I think you should apply for a much better position. You are well spoken and clearly responsible, and if your hospital can't see that, its time to make a switch!! You have so much opportunity as a nurse, I hope something much better comes along for you and you are really happy things worked out the way they did.

Sue

You have to understand the Powers That Be mindset. The position that you desired, and positions like them are quite easy to fill.

On the other hand, people who can really take care of patients, people who are willing to fill in the holes in a schedule (pull a ton of overtime) people who can step into a relief charge role etc. are quite difficult to find these days. Now one might think that these extraordinary abilities might earn some appreciation and respect. That is just where you go wrong in your thinking.-----They realize that they would have to find someone to replace you and that it wouldn't be easy to do.

So they choose the cheaper, newer, less skilled window dressing type of applicant.

There is little point in confronting them as to the reasons for their choice. Believe me, they already know that you are far more qualified for that position or any other nursing position than the person they selected.

I would suggest that you put your overtime and extraordinary skills to use at another facility---and at a time of your choosing quit your current job.

The funniest part of the whole thing?....I'd bet a paycheck that the applicant they selected will quit or be fired within a year. Any takers?

You have to understand the Powers That Be mindset. The position that you desired, and positions like them are quite easy to fill.

On the other hand, people who can really take care of patients, people who are willing to fill in the holes in a schedule (pull a ton of overtime) people who can step into a relief charge role etc. are quite difficult to find these days. Now one might think that these extraordinary abilities might earn some appreciation and respect. That is just where you go wrong in your thinking.-----They realize that they would have to find someone to replace you and that it wouldn't be easy to do.

So they choose the cheaper, newer, less skilled window dressing type of applicant.

There is little point in confronting them as to the reasons for their choice. Believe me, they already know that you are far more qualified for that position or any other nursing position than the person they selected.

I would suggest that you put your overtime and extraordinary skills to use at another facility---and at a time of your choosing quit your current job.

The funniest part of the whole thing?....I'd bet a paycheck that the applicant they selected will quit or be fired within a year. Any takers?

Not me; I think you're absolutely right.

She'll be gone within a year, and you're right about the reasons for the hiring choice, too.

I also agree that RN- Jane would be best served by looking elsewhere. It's pretty evident that TPTB aren't going to let her out of her "slot" where she is now; she fills it all too well.

yup, that makes three of us in a row,.....old enough to be cynical/realistic....you do too much for them to allow you to move.....

Glasgow3 took the words right out of my mouth... You have made yourself too valuable to the hospital! I admire your work ethic, but you are being taken for granted... Get out of there and learn from this! Kind of a funny saying my S0 told me tonight "be a ****** up and always move up" I think that fits here! Best of luck!

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I actually agree with the previous posters ... but ... If you have benefits of seniority that you don't want to give up, you might want to stay with your current employer and try to improve your situation. Switching employers doesn't always make things better. Sometimes, it makes things worse because you give up your seniority benefits.

While I wouldn't "demand" to know why I wasn't hired, I would talk with someone who could give me some realistic insight into the hiring decision. Do it in the spirit of "career counseling." Schedule an appointment with someone from Human Resources ... or someone else who would be in a position to share some insight ... and ask them for some advice. Explain that you don't understand why you were not chosen for the position and that you would like to learn from the experience so that you can better your chances for future positions that might become available. Emphasize your experience with the institution and desire to continue to work there, but also say that you are seeking some career advancement/growth or some variety in your professional life (whatever your motivation for a change is.)

Keep it positive, seeking insight and advice, etc. ... and such a meeting can help your image with your current employer. It may not only give you some valuable information or insight that you can use, it may also increase your chances of getting the NEXT position that appeals to you. ... And as we all believe, that younger nurse who was hired is probably going to be vacating that admission position soon.

I recommend letting your hurt feelings cause you to make a quick decision to quit. Do a little investigating first and let the emotional pain ease a little bit. Then, if you decide that your options at other institutions are better than those available at your current employer, apply for jobs elsewhere. But by then, you might be able to work out a better situation for yourself with your current employer -- and keep any seniority benefits you have earned over the years.

You have to understand the Powers That Be mindset. The position that you desired, and positions like them are quite easy to fill.

On the other hand, people who can really take care of patients, people who are willing to fill in the holes in a schedule (pull a ton of overtime) people who can step into a relief charge role etc. are quite difficult to find these days. Now one might think that these extraordinary abilities might earn some appreciation and respect. That is just where you go wrong in your thinking.-----They realize that they would have to find someone to replace you and that it wouldn't be easy to do.

So they choose the cheaper, newer, less skilled window dressing type of applicant.

There is little point in confronting them as to the reasons for their choice. Believe me, they already know that you are far more qualified for that position or any other nursing position than the person they selected.

I would suggest that you put your overtime and extraordinary skills to use at another facility---and at a time of your choosing quit your current job.

The funniest part of the whole thing?....I'd bet a paycheck that the applicant they selected will quit or be fired within a year. Any takers?

BINGO!:clown: right on the nose....

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Thanks for all your comments. I did talk with human resources vp today and he claimed the manager made all the decisions and said the said nurse was a better fit. I also heard through the grapevine that the position was given to the nurse from the get go and the interviewing was just a formality. I guess I really just felt it was a slap in the face, the more you do the less you are respected and appreciated. Right now I won't leave my position. I'm also the head preceptor of my unit and I have 3 new grads to orient but when sept runs around the resumes will be going out. I really do or did care about my unit which is why i always was willing to do more but.. not anymore. When my manager asks me to fill in a role, yes I wil because l I am a professional and will do my job to the best of my ability but I will not be doing anymore overtime. I don't really need the money, my time is more valuable at home. One of the docs I work with found out about the situation and was really appalled this nurse was chosen over me. He said the position was beneath me and critical care was where I belonged and I would be greatly missed if i left. I really do love patient care and making a difference but I just wanted to do something different. The hours were better and benefits such as having holdiays and weekends with my family would have been nice. I want to thank all of you for the support, great to have a place I can vent my frustrations with people that know where I am coming from and care.

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