Is it appropriate to email the manager your cover letter and resume?

[Spinnurse]

Hello,

I am curious to know if it is appropriate to email the manager of the department I applied to. I work within the same hospital that I applied. I work inpatient but the job I applied to is an outpatient clinic. I have never spoken to nor met the clinic manager. However, I have heard or inpatient nurses emailing other inpatient managers to introduce themselves and share they are interested in working that particular other floor. 

Thanks for your input in advance. 

[Drewseph, ADN, RN]

@Spinnurse

I think it's totally appropriate to email the manager your resume and cover letter. Although I think it would be more effective if you actually print it out, swing by their office, introduce yourself, and give it to them in person... Just make sure to dress nice and call ahead and ask the receptionist when the best time is to swing by. I used to work at an outpatient clinic and people who did this had a much better chance at scoring an interview ?