Nurse going on probation

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Hi All, 

I am going to be going on probation for 2 years. Does anybody have any advice for getting employment? I feel kinda lost and don't know where to look other than indeed or job boards. Will Nursing recruiters work with me? Does anybody have any non clinical health care job suggestions? Thanks.

Brad

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Specializes in Surgery-Pain.

Hi Brad,

It’s a human mistake! MAKE SURE YOI REPORT TO THE BOARD WITHIN 30 days. If it’s substance abuse related you must do your recovery program in your state. I’m so sorry. Do not wait- it looks bad and CALL AN ATTORNEY TO BE PRESENT during it all. 
I don’t know what your background is, but an extended care facility really needs humans. Not that they do not care- but they are more lenient. Some case manager positions are doing Covid positions from home(remote). I literally get these every day. I can connect with you and give you the site. It’s remote so anywhere US is welcome. Credentials and experience are required. Apparently mine are garbage now. So I’m just a waste of space. But I have every resource for you nurses! I don’t know if you can message on here!

[email protected]

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I worked at an LTC that gladly hired a nurse who was not allowed to give narcotics, so Laura RN may be correct in saying they might be more forgiving of stipulations.

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It depends where you live. There are plenty of LTC's in my area that may hire you.

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

Seeking out an LTC is good advive as long as the OP does not have a conviction related to his probation. If he is on the OIG list he will have trouble working in a facility that relies on Medicare/Medical for reimbursment. I would suggest trinh Psych facilities and dialysis clinics.  Also suggest op change his user name to something anonymous. 

Hppy

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Specializes in Psychiatric.

Hi Brad,
How is everything? Did you get a job?
I'm having the same issue after reinstating my RN license. I have applied to many jobs, including dialysis, case management, and psychiatric, and as soon as they find out that I'm on probation, they tell me they have to ask human resources. Then I usually get an email stating that they cannot hire me. I'm so frustrated is even depressing. I have experience and a BSN, and my restrictions are minimal. In my case was not related to diversion, substance abuse, or anything related to patient care. It was due to something that happened over eight years ago, and I lied on one of the questions when I applied to the BRN board. 

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Davita will hire on probation no problem. If your on OIG list you need to get off ASAP or you will have a nearly impossible time. Contact OIG and follow steps to get off. It can be done.

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Specializes in Psychiatric.

 

Thank you, Lvn 1973!
I'm not on the OIG list. I got a few job offers. Now just waiting for the board to complete the job approval. 

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