Receptionist Wouldn't Take My Resume w/ Application!

[eldragon]

I know that a rehab facility is hiring prn nurses, and that's what I want to do at this stage of the game. The facility in question is where I want to work too. It's close to my home and the starting pay is above average. I did my clinicals there and it was fine. However, when I graduated nursing school 2 years ago, I put in my application there first, and the receptionist just took it; no interview.

I then went to another facility where I was interviewed by the Director of Nursing and hired on the spot. The first place I put my app? They called me for an interview 4 months later and I declined because I was just then starting to feel a bit of comfort in my new job.

So I stayed at the job for 20 months and then put in my notice and quit. I really need something closer to home, and was tired of the daily 50+ mile commute, plus the facility was hiring new nurses at $2 more an hour than I was making, and would not give me a raise, although I had an excellent attendance record and the director herself told me I was the best LPN on staff. (Most reliable, most apt to find med errors, most often to find issues with patients health, etc.)

Anyway, today I went to down to the original rehab again and was all dressed for an interview, had resume and nursing license, etc. The receptionist was rude to me. She chastised me for not checking a box on the application, and when I asked her a question about something on the application, she said "if you don't know, then you didn't work there!" It was rude.

When I handed her my resume, she handed it back to me. She also refused to make a copy of my nursing license. She said "we'll get those things after you are hired." Only when an old classmate of mine came out and saw me, gave me a hug and asked me if I were putting in my application - did the receptionist brighten up and ask me about my previous job; said she worked for the same owner.

Okay. So I was not able to leave my resume. Isn't the director going to think I'm a major loser because I didn't leave a resume? Also, if I had known I wouldn't be able to attach my resume, I would have embelished the application more! I mean, I rushed throught the application, answering things but only putting the minimum because I knew they'd most likely read my resume!

Now what do I do?

I feel like that receptionist is holding all the cards!

[iPink, BSN, RN]

Question for you. Why did you quit your last job until you secured another one? You commuted for 20 months to that job, so why not stay until you had another one lined up.

As far as the receptionist, you should have told her you insist leaving a resume along with your application. Is there not a website to contact the Director by email so you can forward a cover letter and resume to her?

[eldragon]

I left the previous job for many reasons. Here is a brief list:

1. I am married and do not really have to work. We have saved and paid off all bills except our mortgage and my husband and daughter really need me to be at home more than I was.
   
2. My previous position had many management issues and went through 3 directors in 18 months. The schedule constantly changed and it was never correct. I had to chase down the DON every week to have her fix my schedule. I had no life. Also, nurses were dropping like flies. 3 nurses quit without notice the week after I left. I gave and worked through a 2-week notice and am welcome back anytime, and in fact, keep in touch with a few of my old supervisors, and they are consistent that they will find me a position when I am ready to return to work.
   
3. I had two days off a month to spend with my husband. He is off weekends and I was only off one weekend a month. That is the facility schedule. Not that I care about weekends, but I do care about my family. Still - I never called in sick, and was never late. Not once.
   
4. I make money by writing articles on the internet, and have for years. So I am making a part time wage all the time. Still, I do like nursing and the interaction with patients.
   

ETC. We are not rich but are very smart with our money. It's my intention to never touch our savings. I only want to to work a few days a week, and that's it.

[caliotter3]

You should follow up with the DON. I say this because the application and associated paperwork could end up in the round file without anyone seeing them. Particularly since the receptionist has this kind of negative attitude and has no qualms about displaying it to visitors. I had this happen to me one time. For some strange reason I reapplied at a place a few months after my first application, was interviewed by, and hired by, the DON, on the spot. She informed me that she had never seen the previous job application at all.

[eldragon]

I have a call in to my friend who I saw working there today, who is the same one who told me about the job, and I hope she will set something up for me.

I just could not believe that the receptionist would not take my resume!