Is applying for multiple jobs at the same facility "annoying"?

[blah_blah_blah]

Hello all!

I am going to be graduating in May with my BSN and I have been applying for jobs at the local women and children's hospital. I have applied 3 different times and have been rejected with no interview all 3 times via email (2 times I "wasn't being considered" and the 3rd time they filled the position internally per union policy)

I have heard from multiple people that this hospital won't even look at your application unless you have a BSN even though BSN preferred isn't listed on their minimum requirements, so I'm not TOO terribly discouraged by the rejection, although I was at first.

However, I have applied for full time overnights last week in the NICU and I have yet to hear back (minimum qualifications are having a license so I am not applying for a job that I am not qualified for).

Today, I saw a position open for full time overnights on a pediatric medsurg floor, again minimum requirements is having a nursing license.

Is it okay to also apply for this position even though I have another open application at the same hospital? or would that be annoying and inappropriate? Thanks!

EDIT: as far as I know and according to the application, all the applications are sent to the same hiring manager then I assume she distributes them to the appropriate units after they are cleared by her. Hence why I am concerned about being irritating. Thanks for your responses!

[jadelpn, LPN, EMT-B]

I would keep on applying. That way, your resume goes to each manager of each unit.

It is being proactive, and not "annoying".

If you again get rejections, it wouldn't hurt to see a job coach to talk about your resume, your cover letter, and to be sure you are presenting yourself in the most positive light you can.

Best wishes!

[Seaofclouds, BSN, RN]

I would apply for it. There could be different HR personnel working on specific job postings and the different units will have different nurse managers. If the hospital has a nursing recruiter, you could try to get in touch with them as well. Otherwise, applying for different units within the same hospital will increase the odds of your application landing in front of the manager that's willing to give you a chance.

[blah_blah_blah]

I would keep on applying. That way, your resume goes to each manager of each unit.

It is being proactive, and not "annoying".

If you again get rejections, it wouldn't hurt to see a job coach to talk about your resume, your cover letter, and to be sure you are presenting yourself in the most positive light you can.

Best wishes!

Thanks for the input! the reason I ask is that all the applications go to the same person in charge of hiring. I believe once it is approved by her, it will then go to the unit managers. That's why I was concerned about being annoying as she would be seeing multiple applications from me at the same time

[blah_blah_blah]

I would apply for it. There could be different HR personnel working on specific job postings and the different units will have different nurse managers. If the hospital has a nursing recruiter, you could try to get in touch with them as well. Otherwise, applying for different units within the same hospital will increase the odds of your application landing in front of the manager that's willing to give you a chance.

thanks for your reply! I should have stated this in the original post, but all the applications go to one woman. At least that's what the application said. I was just concerned about being irritating by flooding her with multiple applications from me. Thanks again!

[Seaofclouds, BSN, RN]

I don't think it's a bad thing if she sees your name multiple times. It could be an indication for her that you are flexible where you work and maybe she'll think of another area you may fit as well. If you are really worried about it, you could reach out to her and let her know that you realized all the applications are going to her and if it is a problem if you apply to multiple positions as you would like to begin working for that hospital. Good luck!

[blah_blah_blah]

I don't think it's a bad thing if she sees your name multiple times. It could be an indication for her that you are flexible where you work and maybe she'll think of another area you may fit as well. If you are really worried about it, you could reach out to her and let her know that you realized all the applications are going to her and if it is a problem if you apply to multiple positions as you would like to begin working for that hospital. Good luck!

Thanks! I was going to give her a call anyway next week to ask about the status of my applications just to show her that I want to work there haha. Hopefully seeing my name multiple times will encourage her to give me a chance!

[NICU Guy, BSN, RN]

I applied to 4 positions at the same hospital. The nurse recruiter called me and asked which position was my first choice. She sent my application and resume to the unit manager. She said that if it didn't work out then we would proceed with my second choice. She did not want to send my application to multiple managers (2nd-4th choice) and waste their time interviewing me if I would be offered my first choice (which I was). I had 8 active applications at another children's hospital and didn't get an interview.

[jadelpn, LPN, EMT-B]

Thanks for the input! the reason I ask is that all the applications go to the same person in charge of hiring. I believe once it is approved by her, it will then go to the unit managers. That's why I was concerned about being annoying as she would be seeing multiple applications from me at the same time

I would then pop a quick email to this person just stating that you are looking for a job, that you are sending unit specific cover letters to said openings along with your resume. If there is a nurse recruiter I would be in contact with that person as well.

Best wishes!

[LoveMyBugs, BSN, CNA, RN]

What's the worst that could happen? They don't hire you.

Do you really think that if they like your application and are forwarding on to the unit manager that if she sees your name on an app one too many times that they won't hire you?

Or

They could see it as persistent and determined and foreword your app on.

My current facility I applied to every position that was open in Peds, until I got hired, 10 applications.

My pervious job I applied to 200 positions in a 10 hospital multi state organization. Mainly my apps were auto rejected due to my lack of BSN, but once I was able to click yes BSN in progress I eventually got the job I wanted.

The worst they can do is say no.

[Altra, BSN, RN]

I think that's fine for a new grad - it should be clearly understood that you're willing to consider multiple care settings/types of units as you have not yet gained any specialized experience or expertise.

[llg, PhD, RN]

I think it is fine for now ... but there is a limit and you are approaching it. You need to talk to that 1 Hiring Manager and find out why you are "not even being considered." If you are not meeting that woman's basic requirement for an interview, then you need to resolve that deficiency. For example:

1. If it's a license thing, then you may need to wait until you pass boards to be considered.

2. If you graduated from a school whose reputation is not good - and you are not being interviewed as a new grad because of it -- then you'll need to get some experience elsewhere before you can hope to get a job there. Or maybe you could do some volunteer work there to get noticed and to establish contacts there who can help you get an interview.

If you are not being seriously considered, you'll probably need to address something -- and I recommend you find out what it is sooner rather than later.

Good luck.