TraumaRN4242

As an RN who moved here in 2009, I am not impressed with the nursing jobs in this area. The pay is lower than it should be, and the interview process leaves a lot to be desired. I can honestly say, that after 27 years in nursing, I experienced my worst ever, most unprofessional "interviewer" ever when I first arrived here- it was for a top RN job in management, and the person doing the interview was in their mid 20's, no license in healthcare, no certification in healthcare, no nursing skill questions asked- who informed me repeatedly during the interview that they were the ones who hired, fired and trained all staff. Really? With no licensure, nor certification in any type of healthcare? While I am currently working full time, I still remain less than impressed with the nursing field oportunities in this area. It seems rare in Spokane that nurses are respected for good skills in nursing, let alone excellent client care. I actually came into contact with an RN with 27 years experience about a month ago, who recently moved here, who had been offered a nurse manager job, salaried position, that called for 40 hrs per week, with on call at will, with no relief, at the rate of 22.00 per hour(salaried at 40 hrs per week). The reason given for the low amount offered was that Medicaid/Medicare have cut reimbursements. At a class about 2 months ago, I heard a similar story of an RN being offered 24.00 per hour for a night shift supervisor position, every single weekend. No offense to any Spokane medical person, but I just don't get the impression that nurses are respected nor valued as professionals in this area. This is the first time ever in my nursing career that I would honestly have to say I would not recommend nursing as a career for a person hoping to become a nurse in Spokane. I just can not recommend it with a good conscience.