I'm confused. Am I hired?

[aqua05]

So I went for an interview as a Resident Assistant. The interview went well. It was so quick and I was then right on the spot was offered with the job. She presented me the summary of duties and the salary, got my id and gave forms to me so I could get my drug test and live scan for free to be processed to the nearby facility. The nursing administrator told me to keep 9/22/2014 free as this would be the orientation day. However told me that she would call me since background check might take sometime. She also oriented that with uniform, i could wear any scrubs i like and tennis shoes. After leaving, I have signed papers citing salary, job duties. Does this mean am I hired or Im just still a candidate since she said she'll call me back?

[duskyjewel]

Sounds like you're hired to me.

[fridgelight]

When I was hired at a nursing home they just like you hired me on the spot. However your background check , references and drug test have to pass. If one of the checks take a long time they usually push back the orientation date. Congratulations.

[aqua05]

When I was hired at a nursing home they just like you hired me on the spot. However your background check , references and drug test have to pass. If one of the checks take a long time they usually push back the orientation date. Congratulations.

Oh I see. Question though, Can I still apply for any other positions I like in other facility eventhough I was already sent for a background check by a company? Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience. Appreciated it much :)

[aqua05]

Thanks. Hoping you can share your thoughts in my question below. :)

[fridgelight]

Yes, definitely. Applying for other jobs is fine. The background check is for only the company that orders it. Other companies wont know that company ordered one. Sometimes they give you a copy if you ask for one.