Job suggestions for Hospital RN wanting to leave floor nursing

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I have 28 years of adult RN Hospital experience. I no longer want to care for patients or their families. I am looking for suggestions as to what kind of work to seek and what kind of additional training I would need and where to find it. I've thought about informatics, utilization review, insurance companies and chart reviews. I don't think case management would be a good choice as I am sick and tired of patients and their families and would like something far away from them. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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I don't know if it's changed but I've done onsite UR for an insurance company. I worked with staff, no patient contact, and was proactive in providing auth and keeping things rolling along to avoid unnecessary admission days without having to deny many days, it was a good working relationship and I did unearth some delays in care. In other words I was proud of my work, it wasn't just about denying wasted days, I helped as well. Paid well.

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What type of training would help get me in the door? I would love a position like that.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I know you said that case management would not be a good fit for you, but I am a CM who works from home for a major insurance company. Since I work from home most of the time, my patient contact is minimal.

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Where would I look for that kind of position? That would be great! Thank you

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Where would I look for that kind of position? That would be great! Thank you
Look at the job openings on the career sections of the major health insurance company websites (United Healthcare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Kaiser, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, etc.).
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Thank you! I will. Is there any certifications that would be helpful to get?

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

I just finished my first semester if informatics. I love it! there are many options, some you can work from home, right now, for a practicum, I am working with SON to help teach students charting in the SIM lab.

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Thank you, I didn't realize one could work from home, that would be great.

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