Hospice Team Interview Monday

middypiegirl · Nov 9, 2008

Rubie,

I am dissappointed that noone responded to you, as this would have helped me a great deal tomorrow at my interview for a Hospice position. Can you tell me how yours' went?

Thanks,

Emilie

rubie · Nov 10, 2008

Emilie - Sorry for the late reply.

I found a lot of answers as to what to expect at an interview for a hospice position, as well as some really important questions for me to ask those conducting the interview in previous posts. Based on that, I wasn't disappointed at the lack of response from the board.

I had already been interviewed by the nursing director and the team interview was really to determine if I was a good fit for the team. The team consisted of a nurse, medical social worker, chaplain, volunteer coordinator and director of nurses. They focused a lot on the "heart" part of hospice nursing, as well as the need for flexibility, good organizational skills, etc. I had a good list of questions (thanks to this board) which took up the rest of the interview. I specifically asked about being in a home in which you did not feel safe, as that was a recent thread here, and about standard orders, and caseload and visit expectations, orientation, call, mileage, etc.

Bottom line, Learn as much as you can about hospice nursing before you interview - this is a great place to start.

As for me, I got the job and couldn't be more thrilled. I have known for quite some time that hospice nursing is my calling... The folks I will be working with consider their jobs a "ministry". The support of the organization (hospital) seems fabulous. They are a close team - one of which I am honored to now be a part.

Thanks to everyone who posts on this board. You are so awesome about sharing your knowledge and support. I have already learned so much from you all.

As for you, Emilie - I hope the interview went well.

:redpinkhe

rubie

middypiegirl · Nov 10, 2008

Hi Rubie,

Thanks so much for the reply. The interview did go well, so well in fact that I was offered a position!! I am torn though, because the full time position was just filled, and so they only have a PRN position available. I feel in my heart that this is where I belong, however I can't do just PRN. The other job I was offered with a company that cares for people with developmentally disabilities is a full time position. I just didn't feel it with them, like I did with Hospice though. Anyhoo, thanks for writing me back, I hope I can work this out some way.

Emilie