VA Hiring Process

I got a phone call, followed by an email. Good luck!

Thanks! Pls keep us posted..

Need some advise. On yesterday rcd an email from the Va HR stating that the Nursing Services has rescinded their decision to hire me because of my pre-employment physical. I am a disabled VET.. Do you think that played a part on there decision. I do not do drugs, was able to squat/reach hands over head etc. Spoke to the NP conducting my physical about my VA disability ranking, she replied it will not be a factor.This process started for me Sept 2013. Any advise, I reached out to Nurse Recuritor and H.R Specialist for answers currently waiting there response. Any information, guidance is welcome.

Need some advise. On yesterday rcd an email from the Va HR stating that the Nursing Services has rescinded their decision to hire me because of my pre-employment physical. I am a disabled VET.. Do you think that played a part on there decision. I do not do drugs was able to squat/reach hands over head etc. Spoke to the NP conducting my physical about my VA disability ranking, she replied it will not be a factor.This process started for me Sept 2013. Any advise, I reached out to Nurse Recuritor and H.R Specialist for answers currently waiting there response. Any information, guidance is welcome.[/quote']

Hi Morrey,

I am so sorry to hear that. I am also a service connected vet and I was concerned about my disability as well. I looked at the requirements for my position and none of them would aggravate my current disability. I hope it all works out especially since the NP specifically told you it would not be an issue. The NP is the one who signs the paperwork to clear you.

Hi Morrey,

I just realized you said the NP said your VA ranking wouldn't be an issue. How about your disability. Did you tell them about that?Certain disabilities may keep you from getting a job in the nursing field. One of them is ptsd. If your disability will be further aggravated by your job they will most likely not hire you.

Hello Goal Seeker Happy New Year!..Yes, I did disclose my disability to the NP. The issue I'm having is all information was submitted prior to my interview as part of my employment packet. I called Booklyn Va to verify there was nothing in my profile stating I was NOT able to work. I am seeking legal advise. It seem as if my plea to the Va to explain what was identified in my physical that caused them to rescind their offer has falling on deaf ears..It just seem shady!...

Hi Morrey,

Happy New Year!!! so you are from NY as well. My application is with the Northport VA. I would definitely file a complaint especially if the information you were given was misleading. I hope everything works in your favor.

Thanks! Got a call today a R.N position at a state facility. God is good!.. Should be able to accomplish my goal of becoming a NP. The salary is good/benefits very good...Am currently working with behavior children in an outpatient setting....Have obtained advise from a laywer on my next course of action (too obtain my pre-employment physical files) working on that now...Thanks for the support! Wishing you much success!

Finally got my formal letter with salary. I applied on November 5th and my start date is February 24th. Good luck everyone!

Congrats, I start on the 24th also!!

I finally received my formal offer today as well. Interview was June 24, 2013 and start date is February 10, 2014. Talk about patience.

Hey GoalSeeker

That is wonderful news! So happy for you congrat!!

GoalSeeker,

Congratulations on getting a start date. I see from interview to start date was approximately 8 months. I'm in the process of going back into the VA system (I will post about the process once I get my final offer, in the past I added to this thread when I first went into the system). Unfortunately, after interviewing I didn't hear back for approximately 3 months; so of course I thought I didn't get the position and moved on with my life and signed a new lease. Out of the blue, I received an email with a tentative offer, I'm very happy to be heading back to the VA but I'm trying to slow down the process (ironic isn't it) since I need a few more months before my lease is up. I'm not being offered any type of incentive or relocation pay for the position so if I have to break my lease, I would have to pay to move 10 hours to the new job and pay to get out of my lease, which equals too much money.

I'm curious to know what made your process take 8 months, was it due to the VA being slow? I'm really trying to buy some time, the specialist in charge of putting my packet together is working with my as much as possible to help to delay a start date until after my lease expires. I've completed VETPRO, nothing has been verified yet so I'm sure that will help and my pre-employment physical isn't until the end of the month. I know it sounds crazy that someone is trying to slow down and already slow process, lol but they completely caught me off guard offering me the position 3 months after my interview.