Hello I wanted to know if anyone can give me advice about an opportunity to work in a pediatric daycare facility for children with moderate medical conditions. Children who require nursing care throughout the day but can't stay at home due to parents working. I applied to a craigslist posting:
"We strive to provide the very best day health care to our little ones and are opening a new Pediatric Day Health Care facility. We are seeking an experienced and qualified RN who loves to work with kids and provide medically fragile kids care while they play and learn. We are looking for a positive, energetic and an enthusiastic team player with administrative skills. Full-time, promising career. Preferably Spanish speaking.
If you are experienced and love to work with medically fragile children, then we want to hear from you! Please email your resume."
Long story but I went for the interview and found the owners and manager waiting for me in a building that is not done with rennovations. They showed me the structure and said it will open in 2-3 months. They said they are in the process of getting reviewed by the Health Department and are looking for a DON as well as RNs to work the floor.
I'm a masters prepared entry level nurse with a background in psychology for my first degree. They wanted to know if I'm interested in DON position. I told them I dont have the experience to be a DON. I do have the knowledge to work on advanced nursing projects involving administration work due to my schooling but I've never applied it in the work force.
I have less than 1 year paid clinical experience. Its hard to find a job where I am as a new grad and I keep trying. So I want to keep my options open. I just get the feeling that they wanted me so they can use to show the Health Board they have an DON who fits all the required credentials. I say this because They specifically said they would have to know if I'm on board and willing to submit my credentials to the Health Department.
I have to decide if I want to go and do a second meeting but I just don't have a good vibe about it. It doesn't make sense to me why they want to hire a new grad (less than 1 year) for a DON position other than they want to pay the DON less....
If anyone knows how these facilities work in more detail or can share similar interviewing experiences please let me know.
My company runs a PPEC in addition to many other services (mostly PDN and nurse-staffed foster home type facilities). While the company welcomes new grads, the PPEC positions are hard to come by and the nurses all have +20 years experience. They wouldn't have newer nurses there, and I find it inconceivable that a reputable company would have a new grad staff a brand spanking new place. Trust your instincts and stay away!
nekozuki, LPN
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My company runs a PPEC in addition to many other services (mostly PDN and nurse-staffed foster home type facilities). While the company welcomes new grads, the PPEC positions are hard to come by and the nurses all have +20 years experience. They wouldn't have newer nurses there, and I find it inconceivable that a reputable company would have a new grad staff a brand spanking new place. Trust your instincts and stay away!