By: Rosabel Zohfeld, APRN, MSN-Ed, FNP-C
One of every new advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) goal is to find the right job. Although the recent advanced nurse graduate is eager and excited to see the correct position, it is crucial to take the time to review the work contract and its legal implications. Before you say yes! Look at the many provisions included in a work contract. The nurse practitioner contracts essential topics, such as status, services, salary, continuing education, benefits, malpractice insurance, non-compete/non-consolidation, and or term and termination of the contract. Knowing what to look for in a job position and asking the employer the right questions is an excellent start in the right direction. In general, the new APRN graduate must take the necessary steps to ensure the new job/role offer provides all the essential benefits for all parties involved.
Interviews can be stressful by nature. Many questions are designed to test your patience and assertiveness. Know that it is not personal. The interviewer wants to hire the best person for the job, and your job is to be the best candidate. Practice these tips from the day you secure the interview. Looking in the mirror while practicing is a good idea. What do you see? Calm and confident or a display of nervous mannerisms? So practice as much as possible. There is no right or wrong answer when interviewing. Your answers and questions will depend on your own experiences. Here are some tips and examples of items to ponder and practice before the big day.
Tips
1. Do not neglect to update your resume or Curriculum Vitae before the interview
2. Dress for success
3. Be kind and courteous
4. Sit upright with your hands in your lap; it shows the interviewer stability and confidence.
5. Avoid nervous mannerisms such as twittering your thumbs, biting your nails, tapping your foot, or squeezing your hands translate poorly in an interview.
6. Practice the interview several times to ensure you display the correct body language and calmness.
7. Keep good eye contact and be assertive
8. Make sure you complete the job application carefully and legibly
9. Answer all questions eloquently and to the Point
What the Employer May ask you:
1. Why did you choose to become a nurse practitioner?
2. What do you consider to be your strengths and weaknesses?
3. tell me when you had a difficult patient or family member?
4. Tell me about a time there was a clinical emergency and how you handled it?
5. Tell me about a time you had to deal with a problematic peer
6. What would your current or former direct supervisors say about you?
7. What makes you a good fit for this particular clinical position?
8. Why do you want to work at this facility?
9. Can you give me an example of how you previously worked with a physician to deliver patient care?
10. Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Job interviews do not need to be one-sided. It is okay to ask the employer/interviewer questions about the job. Here are some examples of questions you may ask
1. What makes you want to hire a nurse practitioner?
2. What medical services as an APRN will I provide? Would I be seeing my patients, or would I be seeing an overflow of patients?
3. Would I be allowed to practice to the full extent of my APRN license, or will there be any limitations?
4. How will I be compensated, including a fee for service, salary, hourly rate, billing percentage, and incentives?
5. Will I be given release time for documentation, education, and quality improvement?
6. Do you offer benefits? If not, do you pay a higher rate to compensate for it?
7. Do you provide malpractice insurance?
8. Would I receive a formal orientation for my new role?
9. Do you have a non-compete agreement/non-consolidation policy that I will need to know? If so, how would you compensate me for any limitations on future opportunities?
10. Finally, is there anything specific I would be required to do as an NP for your practice?
Finding a job as a new graduate can be challenging. Nonetheless, preparing for a job interview and learning how to market yourself as highly motivated is the first step to success. Remember to highlight your NP student clinical rotations. Highlighting your clinical rotation skills is one of the most effective ways to demonstrate your clinical abilities to your prospective employer.
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