[iwanna]

I had an interview today for a "data abstracter" for quality improvement at hospital. This is one that I really have to think about. Part of me would want to work there and the other part says, no. It would be a low stress job. It is just putting in data from discharged patients and all that proper procedures were done within appropiate time, etc.
The pros, are that it is low stress and not physical demanding. The cons are that it is lower pay than I was looking for($12 hr) and seems like it would be very montonous. Also, I would be by myself in an office. Raises are annual and 3% maximum. However, the benefits are good. No OT at all.
I was really looking for a PT position to start with and ease into FT. But, this position seems like it would be okay. I just wish the pay was more. Oh well, it is not that I was even offered the job, yet. I am just trying to decide if I would even want it.

[Alexk49]

It is not a low stress job. CMS , medicare has illogical rules that change every quarter. CMS has deadlines and audits your work. If you fail in following these rules, your hospital will loose 3% of Medicare reimbursement. If they pay you $12 hour you will be selling yourself short and be unhappy. The interesting part of this position is doing process improvement.

[iwanna]

Thanks Alexk49. I understand there is some stress in every job. But, I think that this is lessor stress than compared to other jobs that I am looking at now. And, please take no offfense, as I admit that I am the ignorant one here. I have no clue, and I do appreciate your expertise and advice.
I realize that deadines must be met, and you cannot be a slacker. If I took this job, or any other job, I would give it my all.
Another job that I have applied for is a county jail position. I figured that I did not get that job, as the interviewer told me that her decision wuld be made last Monday. I did not hear from her, and I assumed that I definitely did not get the job. After scrutinizing my interview, I was smacking myself for my replies. I realized that I made some mistakes, but not the end of the world. I have moved on. But, the other day when I went to my dr. for follow-up appt. She told me that she received a note for a referral call to the county jail. So, perhaps there is still a chance there. However, my dr. said that she would prefer that I did not work at the jail. She told me that I am too nice to work with those mean people. lol. Although, the job may be stressful, it would not be physical demanding. And, the pay was good. $16 an hr. It would be two 12 hr. shifts a week. And, always chance for OT, if I want it. Although, I would only consider OT way down the road. It is nice to know tht it is there, if I want it.
Another job, I may apply for is a position at methadone clinic. I know the clientele is not the greatest, there. I realize there are some that are serious about recovery and are using methadone as the tool to it. And, there are going to be some rude and obnoxious people demanding their dose. There will be times that I could dose soemone because they appeared high. I know a lot about this scenario becaue my daughter attends the clinic and tells me plenty.

[iwanna]

Addendum to my recent reply above:

Sorry, my computer just went really weird, so please forgive that weird looking post. I didn't even hit the submit button. I guess I have to check out problems with my computer now.

Okay, back to my post topic. So, I would have to decide do I want the jobs with more money and probably more stress. The job at the hospital would be secure, but such low pay for me. And, I am not sure that I could handle FT, yet. I would force myself to handle it, and I will probably have another exacerbation of illness. My dr. knows this about me, and she does not want me working FT. Of course, she does not want me working at the jail, either. She tried to talk me into applying for a job at the bank. I have no desire to work in the bank. I do not like working with money.

$12 an hr does not sound like much, however, that is how much I would make. Someone else would make more. I only have 5 1/2 years experience and have not worked in 4 years. Average pay in my area for LPN is $12-$18 hr. Depending on where the job is. Starting pay in hospital is $14 an hr. for LPN.

Oh well, I will continue to look at other jobs. Thanks for reply.