Nurse to medical secretary?

[Mary C, MSN, RN, APRN, CNM]

This is not a thread about how I'm burnt out from nursing. I love it. I am back to school to become an APN and my schedule for school and family doesn't allow hospital shift hours (7-3,7-7). I am looking at part time work in my area and I came across several in doctors offices.

What kind of risks do I run as a registered nurse working in the medical profession?

Would I be better to pick up a completely different job like being a server? I was a server for years. (Not that server is far off from what I do as a nurse most days!)

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

What about weekend positions or per-diem? What about dialysis clinics?

[lhflanurseNP, APRN]

You fall under the physician's license for things that may be outside your scope of practice, but you must weigh some requests against your state's BON statutes. If you are wanting to be a primary care NP when you get finished, working in a clinic can give you a whole new perspective.

[Mary C, MSN, RN, APRN, CNM]

I'm in school to be a midwife- I've been a labor/mother-baby/recovery room nurse for four years now.

I haven't done med-surg since 2009 when I was a brand new nurse (only 1 year experience).

I've not thought about dialysis- I have no experience.

I was per diem but had to quit- I couldn't work my minimum (average 8 hrs per week).

I need either a regular part time job during the week so I can afford/use day care; or a job that I can work evenings (after 4pm) and the occasional weekend.

Working weekends/Nights is tough because I have small children and my husband is army.

[KelRN215, BSN, RN]

I doubt that anywhere is going to hire an RN in a medical secretary position. Too many blurred lines and too much liability. You will be held to your license but practicing as a nurse will not be your job description. If you're considering jobs in medical offices, why not as a nurse in these offices?

[Mary C, MSN, RN, APRN, CNM]

There's no Nurse openings at doctors offices.

My problem is my availability, and finding time to study too.

Thank you for your advice.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

I'm in school to be a midwife- I've been a labor/mother-baby/recovery room nurse for four years now.

I haven't done med-surg since 2009 when I was a brand new nurse (only 1 year experience).

I've not thought about dialysis- I have no experience.

I was per diem but had to quit- I couldn't work my minimum (average 8 hrs per week).

I need either a regular part time job during the week so I can afford/use day care; or a job that I can work evenings (after 4pm) and the occasional weekend.

Working weekends/Nights is tough because I have small children and my husband is army.

not all perdiem is mandatory 8 hours check other facilities

[Mary C, MSN, RN, APRN, CNM]

Thank you I will check out other PRN!

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

They will give you receptionist pay. If that is fine go for it. It isn't like you will be doing anything that will put you at risk as long as you stick to the duties a non nurse receptionist would perform. Pass medical advice calls etc to the back office staff in other words.

[hope3456, ASN, RN]

Along the same lines.... Has anyone known of nurses transitioning into billing/coding?

My DH recently had surgery and some if his claims got rejected by ins. Turns out they were coded wrong. I talked to the billing dept and after a long conversation it turns out they gave the ins. The wrong diagnosis for a blood draw - a mistake a nurse would have easily picked up on any day. I told the person what they needed to do and why what they did was incorrect. They were like "hey thanks!"

And can't that position be done from home?