So, my department has had an open position for an NP for 18 months! I just became involved in the interviewing process about 6 months ago, although I knew the previous RNs/NPs in the role (one left to industry, and one went to have triplets and doesn't work FT anymore!).
It's a really interesting position, very busy but a lot of room to make the role their own. There is acute inpt stuff, patient/staff education, outpatient clinic, clinical research/study involvement. Really a varied position, with a very interesting patient population. The CT surgeon who'd be the collaborating physician is good to work with and personable, as are the other engineers and nurses in the team.
The employer is a huge hospital system, with what seems to me to be average-good pay for this area. We're willing to train a new graduate if they are the right candidate.
I guess what I want from you, experienced NPs, is to know what we're doing wrong!? We often get people interviewing/shadowing, then calling to say they're not interested. I assumed NPs would be type A personalities who weren't so intimidated by a busy job... but maybe we're scaring them off? [it's an artificial heart program, which scares some people although it's basically advanced heart failure/device management].
Surprisingly, a lot of candidates admit they didn't want this job in particular, just "any" NP job - I can't believe they admit that to an interviewer! One even emailed saying her preferred job "fell through", so now she's interested in an interview (she had turned an interview down when we initially tried to schedule one after she applied as she was interviewing elsewhere).
What makes you say "I want to work THERE"? Any pointers? (I know it's hard without knowing the people involved).
Thanks for any help! (And if there's any NPs with an interest in cardiac/HF/mechanical support, PM me!).
