Career change

[nmillrn]

I have been an RN with and Associates Degree for 5 years. I am currently enrolled in a BSN program with an anticipated completion date of June 2017. I would really like to get into a position in care coordination or chart review while I finish my degree. Unfortunately in the area I live in, there just aren't many opportunities in this field. I have looked into job postings for insurance companies and saw that many of the positions are telecommute (work from home). Does anyone have any experience in this? With having 2 children (both in school) and working on my BSN, this seems like a very good option for me. I would love some insight from someone who has experience doing this. Thank you in advance.

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

If there is no regional insurance company near you, you would need to search the websites of the big boys. United Health Group, Aetna, Humana, etc. The big boys are also looking for nurses for disease management. You have the qualifications, just need to market yourself.

Good luck!

[nmillrn]

Thank you! I have put in a few applications through United but have not yet heard any responses. I'll check out the others too.

[Asystole RN]

My wife and most of my former classmates work for insurance companies, any particular questions?

[nmillrn]

Are they any insurance companies to stay away from?

Is a telecommunicate position fairly flexible?

Is the salary comparable to working in a clinical setting?

How long is the hiring process?

I'd there advancement opportunities in bigger insurance companies?

I appreciate any information available. The more I research this, the more I feel like it's an area I would love to get into.

[Asystole RN]

Are they any insurance companies to stay away from?

Not sure, everyone works at the same company and not much in the way of movement which I guess is a good sign.

Is a telecommunicate position fairly flexible?

Yes, after several months of training the employees can work from home but there are set hours similar to banking hours. Also cannot openly have kids at home, we do but a lot of effort goes into keeping them away and quiet. Lots of business calls.

Is the salary comparable to working in a clinical setting?

Yes, unfortunately for us.

How long is the hiring process?

Weeks to months. Knowing someone inside helps with this tremendously.

I'd there advancement opportunities in bigger insurance companies?

Yes.

I appreciate any information available. The more I research this, the more I feel like it's an area I would love to get into.

My wife and friends like it and it has allowed us to do things we otherwise could not with the kids. The money is not the greatest though and I think she gets bored but it has allowed to me to grow my own career and move as necessary to climb the ladder. It is easy, flexible, steady, banking hours work.

[nmillrn]

Thank you for all of your help. Another reason I am leaning toward this is the fact that my husband has a career that has him away a few times a month, and he is also being transfered next year to the Cincinnati area. A job that allows me to work from home would give him the flexibility that he needs. Our children are 10 and 11, so they are in school during the day and old enough to occupy themselves during the summer. If you don't mind me asking, which company do they work for? Unfortunately I do not know anyone in the insurance aspect of nursing so I don't rally have anyone to ask these questions. Thank you for all of your help!