My job interview yesterday

[kidzcare]

My interview went very well! It was with 2 women, one the director of health care services and I'm not sure on the other's title, but they are both nurses. Both very high energy and positive. They were excited about my experience and my plans to become certified as a school nurse. They offered me a choice of positions. Either a building nurse or a float, which is kind of like a permanent sub- I would go whereever the need is that day and if (miraculously) all schools are covered, then I could go to a school to help out.

There are 22 schools in the district with over 30 nurses. They currently have 5 certified school nurses that each oversee a few buildings. If one of their nurses are out, then they sub in that building. They said they never leave a building without a nurse so if they have to, they leave their duties at the district office to go to a building. They also emphasized that they never want their employees to miss out on their own kids' events. ie: school concerts during the day, take your mom to school day, ect and they will cover a building for a couple hours to make sure we can attend those events. Overall, it sounds like an amazing work environment.

The benefits package is nice, good insurance at a good price. It's a bit of a pay cut, BUT I will spend almost no money in gas (now I drive 44 miles roundtrip) and my child care costs will go down. Also, when I start the certification for school nurse, they said they will act as my preceptors for my internship portion (not sure if that's the right term) and move me onto the certified pay scale at that point instead of waiting until I finish the program. That's a 5 figure pay raise. It's definitely the right career move.

I'm excited and nervous about the change.

[Farawyn]

Yay!

It sounds great!

They said you had a choice of positions- does this mean they offered you the job on the spot?

AND- which job do you want?

[DEgalRN]

Awesome! Congrats! Sounds like a great move for you. And a ton of opportunities too.

[MrNurse(x2), ADN]

Praying you get it. Sounds like a great opportunity for you.

[100kids, BSN, RN]

Wow! Congrats! Have you chosen yet which job you want?

[kidzcare]

Thanks guys! I really want the float job. It sounds interesting to go around to different buildings. And then I think if I decide it's not for me, I could transition into a building. I just need to work out the details with my babysitter for before school care.

They did offer me the position on the spot. They interviewed a friend of mine who can't take the pay cut right now (her hubby lost his job in December) and she gave me a massive endorsement.

[Farawyn]

Thanks guys! I really want the float job. It sounds interesting to go around to different buildings. And then I think if I decide it's not for me, I could transition into a building. I just need to work out the details with my babysitter for before school care.

They did offer me the position on the spot. They interviewed a friend of mine who can't take the pay cut right now (her hubby lost his job in December) and she gave me a massive endorsement.

When does this happen?

[OldDude]

It's good you were interviewed by nurses. You convey your thoughts in written word well so I'm sure you are an effective communicator. I know we all have fingers crossed for ya. I know you'll let us know as soon as you find out.

[SnowyJ, RN]

How exciting! Congratulations!

[kidzcare]

When does this happen?

I'm thinking I will accept the job tomorrow and put in my notice on Friday. So I figure I'd start the new job Feb 1.

It's good you were interviewed by nurses. You convey your thoughts in written word well so I'm sure you are an effective communicator.

Thank you!

I'm glad it was nurses too! For my current job I was interviewed by the principal and the asst superintendent. I asked about job duties and they were at a loss, just saying that I would be busy.

[OldDude]

Nice. Very nice. Congratulations !

[abc123RN]

Congrats!! Sounds like a great move!