No, We Can't Offer You A Job, But.....

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I just saw an ad on an employment website that stated new grads could not be hired but they might be able to grant a waiver if the individual was able to make home health visits in areas where they needed coverage. This struck me as pretty crass to state in a job ad. You don't meet hiring standards unless you are willing to do something others are not willing to do? How does that make the difference? Also saw an ad with the title " Bad Ass RN's...." and another asking for "Rare" employees. Not well done, or medium rare, but rare (my play on words). This kind of verbiage in employment ads may be perceived as cute and eye-catching to those who post it, but it leaves something to be desired when one thinks about how they perceive and probably treat their employees. Just an observation.

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Specializes in PICU.

I would be very suspicious of any place that advertised like that. If some place has to go to lengths like that, probably not a good place. The impression I would get from that is the employees are not treated very professionally. An employer should take the time to address potential employees with professionalism. I realize that is also no guarantee.

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I just saw an ad on an employment website that stated new grads could not be hired but they might be able to grant a waiver if the individual was able to make home health visits in areas where they needed coverage.

I see nothing wrong with the above.

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Specializes in PICU.
" Bad Ass RN's...." and another asking for "Rare" employees. Not well done, or medium rare, but rare (my play on words). This kind of verbiage in employment ads may be perceived as cute and eye-catching to those who post it, but it leaves something to be desired when one thinks about how they perceive and probably treat their employees. Just an observation.

This is the section I was referring too.

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Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.

It's amazing the stupid stuff managers or HR staff come up with. If I saw an ad for "Bad Ass Nurse" or "Rare" nurses, I would keep looking.

As for the first ad, they probably want nurses to go into a really seedy neighborhood. I would avoid that one too. Either you're good enough to work there or you're not. I would not agree to be cannon fodder.

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Specializes in hospice.
It's amazing the stupid stuff managers or HR staff come up with. If I saw an ad for "Bad Ass Nurse" or "Rare" nurses, I would keep looking.

I might, if feeling snarky and having some free time, mock up a resume showing a series of jobs where I performed terribly in proctology offices, and send it in with a cover letter about how I am a bad ass nurse. :p

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My take on the first ad is that if you are good enough to work in a bad area, then you are good enough to work period. Don't tell a new grad that they won't get a job with your company unless they are willing to compromise their personal safety. There is something inherently offensive about this approach.

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I might, if feeling snarky and having some free time, mock up a resume showing a series of jobs where I performed terribly in proctology offices, and send it in with a cover letter about how I am a bad ass nurse. :p

I can't stop laughing!!

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Specializes in Med / Surg.

I think home care Nursing requires a lot of independent, self reliant problem solving that new grads, without clinical experience, have not honed yet.

And to be expected to take that kind of assignment "where they needed coverage", sounds like it would be in a "short staffed" situation and so, without much back up or support. Something new grads need and deserve.

I agree the ad is poorly worded and represents and agency I would be very leery of working for.

I would go one step farther to say the wording is actually insulting to the profession.

*my two cents*

Tamara

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Specializes in Nursing Informatics, E.R., med surg, ENT.

Is this ad for real? Really? I had this vision of a Monster Truck TV Ad. It's like they are looking for nurse Mercenaries!

I would be so put off with that ad.

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Sounds inappropriate especially the bad ass comment. Rare is probably asking for a lot of certs but willing to take low pay

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I just saw an ad on an employment website that stated new grads could not be hired but they might be able to grant a waiver if the individual was able to make home health visits in areas where they needed coverage. This struck me as pretty crass to state in a job ad. You don't meet hiring standards unless you are willing to do something others are not willing to do? How does that make the difference? Also saw an ad with the title " Bad Ass RN's...." and another asking for "Rare" employees. Not well done, or medium rare, but rare (my play on words). This kind of verbiage in employment ads may be perceived as cute and eye-catching to those who post it, but it leaves something to be desired when one thinks about how they perceive and probably treat their employees. Just an observation.

If a nurse couldn't find a job, being willing to do home health to get your foot in the door doesn't seem that distasteful.

The ad with "bad ass" in it -- well, that's just pathetic. Can't imagine who'd answer an ad like that.

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