new to management, and HCA possibility?

[redreba, MSN]

MSN, RN, OCN, CNL. 12 yrs. nursing, 3 as Level I Trauma SICU, 1.5 as Perioperative Clinical Specialist (oncology), rest as procedural (pre, intra, post) for major cancer hospital.

Relocating back to Kansas City for family reasons. Earned the MSN in hopes to raise earning potential, post as Clin. Spec. taught me TONS and was lateral management (policies, admin meetings, subject matter expert in RCAs/housewide PI initiatives, how to deal with doctor egos as peers, etc.), but there's no advancement out of that position other than management.

Call from nurse recruiter to interview for inpatient oncology manager (30 bed), $10K sign on bonus, relocation expenses paid. Don't think the annual pay is stellar though, although typical for HCA Midwest positions.

Any feedback on transitioning into management and feedback about being an inpatient manager in a HCA facility would be greatly appreciated. I could wait and see if any other management positions (ie, KUMC, St. Luke's) open up, but of course those would not get any bonus or re-location, but better culture?

Right now I am at a 'mid-life crisis' lol. Am 51, youngest could use a higher income to help pay for her college, and oldest wants NP (would love to help her as well), single mom. I could easily enjoy teaching (community college or smaller univ.) but make less than staff nurse, but absolutely NO stress. Or I could commit to climbing management ladder over time, especially knowing there is a need there as well (high rate of directors and CNOs will be retiring in next decade).

Any thoughts, especially about HCA culture as manager, director, etc., would be greatly appreciated!

[delphine22]

I work for HCA now and I can tell you the culture is definitely, promote from within. They have a lot of leadership development programs available. Make sure to ask about them in your interview.

[redreba, MSN]

Thanks, delphine! That's good to hear!