We are hiring @ HCA West Florida!

Back from vacation & equipped with a wealth of knowledge, I am finding myself again in my cube @ work, doing what I do best: sourcing quality nurses! I have to tell you about my vacation, though. I took it upon myself to travel out of state to attend a recruiting event to refresh my skills & to network with like minded professionals. It was my first time attending such an event & I did it because it is my goal to push my career to the next level. To grow professionally & personally. To keep things fresh & interesting. Remember my post about getting stuck & being stagnant? It was then that I set goals for myself! I always wanted to attend such an event but never followed through! Next year I hope to go again, plus attend an even bigger recruiting event!

Reason for my post today is to keep you all motivated as well! While listening to Punk Rock HR blogger’s Laurie Ruettmann take on HR’s responsibilities in today’s times, she struck a cord with me by pointing out HR’s opportunity to put current unemployed Americans back to work! With such high unemployment numbers these days I totally agree with her! At HCA West Florida we started a Back to Work Program for nurses who want to return to the workforce after some time off to tend to family needs or personal reasons. The program consists of 120 hours of online course work & paid clinicals. Check it out or let your friends know about it!

Job seekers and workforce returners alike should also take advantage of the great benefits social media offers today! Think outside the box & get creative with your job search: check craigslist, meetup.com & other local resources for networking groups in your area specific to your professional background. Go to their meetings & start networking! Volunteer & network! Update your profile and/or post your skills set, experience & career desires on Facebook! Find your Alumni, ex co-workers, colleges etc. on Facebook & network! Tweet & blog about it too! Savvy recruiters will find you if you know how to market yourself! I know, I will!

Current RN’s opportunities @ HCA’s West Florida Division include, but are not limited to:

Pain Management, Endo, ER, Cath Lab, Wound Care, OR, PCU / Tele.

Cheers,

Selling Yourself With An On Line Application

Hello, my name is Sandra Maiden and I am a Recruiter for our West Florida Division.  I have been with HCA for 16 wonderful years.  HCA is a great company.  Most of my career was as a Recruiter for Brandon Regional Hospital.  During my tenure there, I recruited for every position within the hospital.  As of, April [...]

NurseSourcer’s new Facebook Page!

Being without my professional Facebook Profile for a few weeks, it was then that I realized how much I rely on it! I love the easy use of this tool - it almost seems like no technical background is needed for a non-geek like me to fully utilize it in the best way possible: writing status updates in a blink of a moment! Some enjoy posting pictures of the family - pets included (like me), others engage in their numerous games & load applications after applications to add to their leisurely fun! Plus you can access it on the go from almost anywhere in the world! No wonder I felt stagnant, unsuccessful - almost left out! Feeling this way & plotting along from 8 - 5 @ the office, an article in Nursing Spectrum’s March edition caught my eye. It talked about how we should always seek change & push ourselves to the next level - only then will we conquer things we didn’t think possible! It made me laugh because it was talking directly to me! While I was in transition to my new NurseSourcer Facebook Page, I took back control & explored other means to communicate with the world via Twitter and brushed up on my phone skills, calling job seeking RN’s for nursing opportunities for HCA West Florida & their facilities around Orlando, Tampa & Sarasota! If you know the feeling, or happen to get trapped soon, try to look for new opportunities you can conquer, learn something new to brighten your horizon, showcase your special talents to share or teach fellow co-workers, go back to school & finally take the class you were dreading for so long or dreamed of taking one day, study for the certification you need to earn a $1 more a hour, volunteer for a good cause, get involved & embrace the new experience!

On the job front: remember HCA’s West Florida Division if you’re looking for a change in location, culture, or to advance your skills! I am back online & reachable via said Social Media means on Facebook , Twitter, old fashion email or phone: 727.772.5124!

Cheers,

Additional Help For Unemployed Floridians

I came across this article regarding a federal grant for unemployed Floridians in the St. Petersburg Times, and thought it would be good to share.  Congress has also recently passed legislation to extend unemployment benefits to many unemployed workers as well.  Hopefully, this temporary help will assist many as they continue their search for the [...]

To Write A Cover Letter, Or Not To Write A Cover Letter…

That is the question I’m often asked by potential applicants.  Do I include a cover letter?  I think it depends.  As with resumes, recruiter’s opinions may differ on the subject.  I believe the goal of a cover letter is to highlight what sets your qualifications apart from others.  So, it must be done well.  Grammar [...]