Got the job offer...But no HR!

[PrettySag]

Ok i live in NYC and was offered verbally a positon with a HHC hospital after an interview that took place a month ago. I didnt receive any calls after being told by the interviewer after the offer, to expect one soon from HR . 3 weeks went by i call her back to follow up. She says she just got back she was sick and also jcaho was there so HR was on a "freeze" n that she had turned in all her results from the interview n papers indicating me as the chosen canidate the day after my interview n that she would call me back to see wats goin on with the process. Okay now its been another week and no call back. Im wondering should i now contact HR myself bcoz she also said "ur next point of contact should be HR." Im eager to begin this position and am feeling forgotten n want to kinda remind them that im here waiting just in case they forgot bcoz i kno alot of times they take their time or put other things 1st. What would you do? HELP!

[caliotter3]

If no call back on Monday or Tuesday, I would definitely be calling them by Wednesday. It is unfair to expect you to go this long without gainful employment because they need to drag their feet. You could have already been working for another employer in the month that has passed.