I got hired on today at a 60 bed nursing home as a backup MDS Nurse for the current MDS Nurse who will be going on maternity leave in the next 2 months, so the job will be temporary, then they will use me wherever they need me, not guaranteeing full time work and putting me on whatever shift they need me on. The actual MDS job will last 4 months at the most.
Here's where the "but" comes in...I was called today by a hospital wound clinic who I have been praying would call me for an interview, and they want to interview me next Monday morning for a position in their hyperbaric oxygen therapy clinic. I really, really want that job. It is 8-5 Mon-Fri. and permanent with excellent benefits. It sounds like a fascinating job and something I would really like doing.
I really want a change but after some major soul searching, I honestly don't think I want to go back to full time floor nursing. I love the residents but hate the corporate head games and politics. THAT's what I am burned out on.
Specializes in Clinical Documentation Specialist, LTC.
Small update:
I started at the clinic this past Wednesday and it is far different than what I was expecting, but in a good way. When I don't have any Hyperbaric patients scheduled I will help the two other nurses see patients, dress wounds, apply casts, etc...98% of the paperwork is done electronically and seems like it will be pretty easy once I get used to it. There is a very nice, competent doctor on staff Mon-Fri. and wait times for patients is minimal.
I will go to Florida Dec. 3rd-Dec. 7th for intensive Hyperbaric Medicine training, then will become certified within the year with a raise. In addition, the company likes to promote from within.
My hours are 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri. When no patients are scheduled for afternoons we get to leave early after all documentation, cleaning and re-stocking is done.
LTCNS, LPN
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Oh and it pays more than I thought :)