Hospital interview

[sweetstrwbrry1]

Well I spoke too soon on my last post! I got a call Friday evening at 530pm from the nursing manager and was asked to come in for an interview at 10am Monday. I told her I had class at that time so she said what about 11 or what would work for you? I said 1pm was good for me and so we went with that!

The position is for a advanced clinical tech on a PICU floor at a smaller hospital. When I got there, I was expecting to talk to the nurse manager but instead I had a group interview with two RNs and a tech! Is this common? It was nerve wracking but I think I did pretty good in answering their questions. I am also surprised because I would be doing EKGs, blood draws, and glucose checks.... All of which I have never done in my LTC facility. Would this be more like a patient care technician and don't they typically get paid more? I am from Florida. I am really hoping I get this job! It would be perfect because I am learning more things as I am in nursing school.

I noticed this afternoon the posting from the hospital website is down. I'm not sure if they were interviewing anyone else today.... I sure hope not! I would really love to have this job :) I'm so anxious to hear back!

[mvm2]

i've never personally gone through hospital interviews but I think that some people have said that they had group interviews so I don't think it is uncommon to have one.

Hope the best for you and that you get the job.

[cauru]

Take the job! Its free training and you will learn a lot more! I also started off in LTC and then got hired at a local hospital with no prior phlebotomy or EKG training. The hospital setting has completely changed how I feel about working in health care. Also, at least where I live hospitals tend to pay a lot better.

Good luck!

[AM326]

Its very typical. I had many hospital interviews and first it is with a nurse manager...then the director may come in (only had that happen 3 times)...after that there's usually a panel of 2 rns...charge nurse and two techa. It depends how big the hospital and what position it is. Anyways...I hope you got the job!!!!

[sweetstrwbrry1]

Didn't hear anything today (the day after). I didn't even think of it... But should I email the nurse manager thanking her for letting me come in to interview with staff and for giving me a tour of the facility? Is it too late now? I could send it first thing into the morning.

[AM326]

Didn't hear anything today (the day after). I didn't even think of it... But should I email the nurse manager thanking her for letting me come in to interview with staff and for giving me a tour of the facility? Is it too late now? I could send it first thing into the morning.

I would wait about a week before you email her. Normally it takes 1-2 weeks to hear anything back from a nurse manager at the hospital. Its too early still...she maybe interviewing other canidates...that doesn't mean you didn't get it. Best wishes!

[kenya1005]

This is the practice on my floor. Our manager sends an email out inviting anyone to come sit in on the interview, and then he ALWAYS talks to the staff to see what they think. He tries really hard to pick people who will "fit" on our unit. He also gives them a tour of the unit which I personally feel is wrong because that gives the feeling that you for sure have the job, or at least that's what I would think. Good luck!!

[Stephalump]

This is the practice on my floor. Our manager sends an email out inviting anyone to come sit in on the interview and then he ALWAYS talks to the staff to see what they think. He tries really hard to pick people who will "fit" on our unit. He also gives them a tour of the unit which I personally feel is wrong because that gives the feeling that you for sure have the job, or at least that's what I would think. Good luck!![/quote']

I've discovered that most interviews are about the "fit." A manager is already generally aware that you're qualified for the position, or they wouldn't waste their time bringing you in. It's about feeling people out to see if they have the right vibe and professionalism, as well as talking about concerns.